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R695 VOR

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,928 mi
Last recorded135,928 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 VOR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 135,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 135,928 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 135,910 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 135,910 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 134,932 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 136,440 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 134,426 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 129,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,118 miles

Brake disc bobbins on both o/s and n/s front discs slightly worn

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 123,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 123,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 119,954 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 119,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 119,931 miles

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

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2010 112,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 108,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,009 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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R695 VOR is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R695 VOR, 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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R695 VOR is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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