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R636 AVG

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,331 mi
Last recorded46,331 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 AVG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2025 46,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 45,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 45,080 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 40,694 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 40,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 40,598 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,345 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 40,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 39,669 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 39,381 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 38,389 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,710 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,780 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,814 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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R636 AVG is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R636 AVG, 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 R636 AVG registered?

R636 AVG is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R636 AVG safe to buy?

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