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R548 TWE

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,745 mi
Last recorded35,745 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 TWE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,745 miles

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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R548 TWE is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R548 TWE, 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 R548 TWE registered?

R548 TWE is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R548 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R548 TWE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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