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R390 SSL

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,420 mi
Last recorded49,420 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 SSL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,420 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 49,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,516 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,885 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,854 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 40,852 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,350 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 29,674 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,153 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 25,200 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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R390 SSL is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R390 SSL, 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 R390 SSL registered?

R390 SSL is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R390 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R390 SSL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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