CarVerify

Free Car Check

R930 XEG

1997 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,297 mi
Last recorded72,297 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 XEG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 72,297 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel / final drive unit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

throttle slower to return to stop than normal

Fail 1 Jul 2025 72,297 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel / final drive unit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

throttle slower to return to stop than normal

Pass 29 Jun 2024 70,470 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively New pads causing brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 70,173 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 69,038 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 67,156 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,398 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,880 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,392 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,175 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 60,175 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,415 miles

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

rear brake slightly tight

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,104 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,598 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,500 miles

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

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
Full BMW R1100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R930 XEG 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 90%.

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 R930 XEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R930 XEG?

You can check the full history of R930 XEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R930 XEG registered?

R930 XEG is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R930 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R930 XEG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R930 XEG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R930 XEG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.