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R814 MJM

1997 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,648 mi
Last recorded81,648 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 MJM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 77,314 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 88,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,173 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 82,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 7,979 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 76,177 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 70,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,782 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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R814 MJM is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R814 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 R814 MJM registered?

R814 MJM is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R814 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 MJM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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