MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
ABS light not working
Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released sticking foot pedel (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
ABS warning light staying on
Wear in offside front brake disc rotor
ABS warning light on
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R502 TPX is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 R502 TPX, 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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R502 TPX is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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