MOT Status
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40,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R257 FUP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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