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R624 AFL

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,686 mi
Last recorded58,686 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 AFL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 58,686 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 58,640 miles

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

fasteners missing from fairings

Fail 24 Apr 2015 57,247 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

fasteners missing from fairings

Pass 8 May 2014 55,412 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 55,412 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,062 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,286 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,278 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 46,278 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,153 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 43,153 miles

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,167 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,689 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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R624 AFL is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R624 AFL, 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 R624 AFL registered?

R624 AFL is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 November 1997.

Is R624 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R624 AFL shows 15 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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