MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively shaft drive coupling has slight free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
ABS lights lit.
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Centre Rear 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.
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R290 NKX is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 R290 NKX, 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 R290 NKX registered?
R290 NKX is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R290 NKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R290 NKX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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