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R459 DGX

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,946 mi
Last recorded59,946 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 DGX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,946 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 59,946 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Centre Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Lower Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 118,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 117,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 117,008 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 116,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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R459 DGX is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R459 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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What year was R459 DGX registered?

R459 DGX is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R459 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 DGX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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