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R553 DGH

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,045 mi
Last recorded35,045 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 DGH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 35,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,919 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 34,919 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,902 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,869 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,223 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,250 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 28,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,392 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,919 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,820 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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R553 DGH is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R553 DGH, 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 R553 DGH registered?

R553 DGH is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R553 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 DGH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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