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R257 FUP

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,068 mi
Last recorded40,068 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 FUP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 40,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 39,675 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 39,670 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 38,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 37,249 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2016 36,474 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 36,474 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,547 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2009 33,737 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 May 2008 32,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 31,669 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,959 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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R257 FUP is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R257 FUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R257 FUP registered?

R257 FUP is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R257 FUP safe to buy?

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