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R559 DGH

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,480 mi
Last recorded95,480 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 DGH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,480 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,116 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 91,464 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 90,175 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 88,394 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,776 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 85,776 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2015 85,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,626 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,222 miles

front mudguard loose on fixings

Fail 19 Jul 2012 83,114 miles

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

front mudguard loose on fixings

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,955 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 81,934 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 81,313 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 81,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,369 miles

lights intermittent ( ignition switch )

Fail 2 Jun 2009 80,347 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

lights intermittent ( ignition switch )

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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R559 DGH is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R559 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R559 DGH registered?

R559 DGH is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R559 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 DGH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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