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R669 DBP

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,064 mi
Last recorded14,064 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 DBP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 14,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 11,899 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 11,899 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 10,155 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 9,839 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 9,463 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 8,716 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 8,126 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 7,659 miles

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2009 7,302 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2007 6,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 5,835 miles

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

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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R669 DBP is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R669 DBP, 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 R669 DBP registered?

R669 DBP is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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