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R292 NKX

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,110 mi
Last recorded63,110 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 NKX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,110 miles

slight play in rear swinging arm/drive coupling

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,790 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,963 miles

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

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

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

nearsde front mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2012 61,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,108 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 60,059 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 60,059 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 59,617 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 59,233 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,408 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 56,692 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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R292 NKX is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R292 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 R292 NKX registered?

R292 NKX is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R292 NKX safe to buy?

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