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R902 GSC

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,307 mi
Last recorded68,307 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 GSC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 68,307 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,395 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,262 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,733 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,500 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 50,398 miles

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

seal failure on drive shaft,possible oil leak on rear tyre.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,140 miles

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

play on front brake rotor bushs

slight play in rear wheel trunion bearings

Fail 13 Oct 2016 47,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

play on front brake rotor bushs

slight play in rear wheel trunion bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,837 miles

Both front brake discs have worn rivets.

Both tyres are wearing un-evenly and are very miss shapen.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,581 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,467 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,235 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 27,223 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,200 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 16,209 miles

Forward facing blue spotlights are temporarily masked.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,336 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,943 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 7,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,899 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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R902 GSC 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 80%.

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 R902 GSC, 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 R902 GSC registered?

R902 GSC is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R902 GSC safe to buy?

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