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R592 TKL

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,119 mi
Last recorded49,119 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 TKL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,428 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 102,782 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 85,148 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 85,130 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 18 May 2006 85,108 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R592 TKL is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R592 TKL, 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 R592 TKL registered?

R592 TKL is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R592 TKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 TKL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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