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R454 DGX

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,754 mi
Last recorded23,754 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 DGX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 23,754 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 23,307 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 23,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 23,152 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,210 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,584 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 21,584 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,326 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,985 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,944 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,815 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 7,895 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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R454 DGX is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red 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 R454 DGX, 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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How do I check the history of R454 DGX?

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What year was R454 DGX registered?

R454 DGX is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R454 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 DGX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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