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R809 MJM

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,650 mi
Last recorded58,650 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 MJM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,882 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 56,143 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,389 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,350 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,188 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 52,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,519 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,519 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 47,512 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 47,512 miles

Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

osf disc slight side to side movement

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,289 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 44,777 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 44,777 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 42,744 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,600 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,407 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,252 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 31,029 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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R809 MJM is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R809 MJM, 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 R809 MJM registered?

R809 MJM is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R809 MJM safe to buy?

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