MOT Status
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22,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear drive unit pivot bearings have slight play
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
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R259 AUM is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 R259 AUM, 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 R259 AUM registered?
R259 AUM is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R259 AUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R259 AUM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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