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R456 DGX

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,509 mi
Last recorded86,509 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 DGX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 86,168 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 86,156 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,049 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 81,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 79,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 75,770 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 73,285 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 69,662 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R456 DGX is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R456 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R456 DGX registered?

R456 DGX is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R456 DGX safe to buy?

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