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R303 LFX

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 LFX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,700 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 78,044 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Possible slight Disc Warp or Sticking Brake Pads (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 75,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,653 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,633 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 71,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 70,112 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 70,112 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 69,862 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,351 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,995 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,449 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,559 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 60,557 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,429 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

abs light on

play in buttons front discs

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,586 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,525 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

slight bind front brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,137 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,678 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,721 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,379 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2005 36,176 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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R303 LFX 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 87%.

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 R303 LFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R303 LFX registered?

R303 LFX is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R303 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 LFX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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