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R626 KAD

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,896 mi
Last recorded94,896 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 KAD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 94,896 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 94,875 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,120 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 93,571 miles

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

rust evident on fork inners. likely to cause seal failure

Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,109 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 93,109 miles

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

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

slight binding of rear brake

Pass 20 Jul 2006 91,597 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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R626 KAD is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R626 KAD, 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 R626 KAD registered?

R626 KAD is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R626 KAD safe to buy?

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