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R722 DFB

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

192,005 mi
Last recorded192,005 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 DFB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 192,005 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 191,520 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 191,520 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 190,188 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2022 189,197 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 183,820 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 182,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 177,310 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 167,635 miles

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 160,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 152,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 143,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 136,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 127,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 123,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 113,320 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 94,329 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 83,282 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,279 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,724 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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R722 DFB is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R722 DFB, 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 R722 DFB registered?

R722 DFB is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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