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R399 SSL

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,272 mi
Last recorded140,272 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 SSL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 140,272 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 136,844 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 132,274 miles

ABS lamp does not follow correct sequence

Rear brake disc worn to 4.55mm (min.4.50)

Fail 28 May 2010 131,627 miles

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

ABS lamp does not follow correct sequence

Rear brake disc worn to 4.55mm (min.4.50)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 127,697 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 120,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 107,953 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 97,107 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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R399 SSL is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R399 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.

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R399 SSL is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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