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R936 HGK

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 HGK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 97,609 miles

Front Fluctuation front discs

Rear Fluctuation rear disc

Fail 15 Jul 2025 97,603 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluctuation front discs

Rear Fluctuation rear disc

Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,401 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 95,382 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating front discs have play (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,691 miles

Front Front floating discs starting to wear

Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,483 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,475 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,798 miles

Front brake discs buttons worn

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,862 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,408 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,336 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 21,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,097 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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R936 HGK is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R936 HGK, 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 R936 HGK registered?

R936 HGK is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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