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R627 KAD

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,563 mi
Last recorded82,563 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 KAD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,563 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 82,563 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,342 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,290 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,282 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,438 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 80,435 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 75,708 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,761 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,423 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,133 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 52,882 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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R627 KAD is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R627 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 R627 KAD registered?

R627 KAD is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R627 KAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R627 KAD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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