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R502 TPX

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,032 mi
Last recorded79,032 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 TPX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 79,032 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 78,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 78,193 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 78,193 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released sticking foot pedel (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,800 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 77,796 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,940 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 75,526 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 74,547 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2015 74,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,567 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 69,479 miles

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,487 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,487 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,479 miles

ABS warning light staying on

Wear in offside front brake disc rotor

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,397 miles

ABS warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,332 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,988 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,283 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 32,281 miles

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.

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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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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