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R557 DGH

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,629 mi
Last recorded105,629 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 DGH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 105,629 miles

Central Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corossion frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 104,120 miles

frame showing signs corrosion

gear linkage worn

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2016 103,618 miles

Throttle sticking slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2016 103,612 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle sticking slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2015 103,600 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,592 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,358 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,555 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 103,555 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,354 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 103,499 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2006 103,056 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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R557 DGH is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R557 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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R557 DGH is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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