MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)
front wheel bearing worn
front wheel rim damaged
rear wheel bearing worn
Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 GBV is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R53 GBV, 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 R53 GBV registered?
R53 GBV is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R53 GBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 GBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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