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R576 DGH

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,495 mi
Last recorded66,495 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 DGH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 66,495 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 65,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 65,389 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 65,343 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 63,548 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,456 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,226 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,691 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rack supports broken

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,763 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear hard to see brake fluid level

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,440 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 53,759 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,898 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,891 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,181 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,636 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 51,593 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,345 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 47,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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R576 DGH is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R576 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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R576 DGH is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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