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R88 XER

1997 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,997 mi
Last recorded44,997 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 XER
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,997 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 44,997 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Outer Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 44,658 miles

Centre Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 44,658 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,917 miles

main headlamp slightly cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2008 43,917 miles

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

main headlamp slightly cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,096 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 41,718 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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R88 XER is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R88 XER, 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 R88 XER registered?

R88 XER is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R88 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 XER shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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