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R285 UGM

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,920 mi
Last recorded48,920 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 UGM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,569 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 47,512 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 46,951 miles

Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 4 May 2018 46,180 miles

Rear tyre central tread worn

Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,287 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,954 miles

both front brake discs have slight play/ movement operation ok, rbt pass (possible attention needed)

Pass 1 May 2014 41,354 miles

front tyre worn

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,546 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 39,997 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 May 2012 39,997 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,178 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 39,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,403 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 29,863 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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R285 UGM is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R285 UGM, 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 R285 UGM registered?

R285 UGM is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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