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R706 ESX

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,790 mi
Last recorded47,790 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 ESX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 47,790 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 47,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 42,844 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 38,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,380 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 38,174 miles

front brake lever slow to return

Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,775 miles

Both Front floating brake disc secureing rivots slightly worn.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 36,773 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Both Front floating brake disc secureing rivots slightly worn.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,864 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,671 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 31,942 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 30,099 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,099 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 28,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 May 2008 25,158 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 21,475 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,546 miles

fault at ABS system

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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R706 ESX is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R706 ESX, 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 R706 ESX registered?

R706 ESX is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R706 ESX safe to buy?

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