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T153 GSR

1999 BMW R1100

Orange Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,351 mi
Last recorded28,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R110036,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 GSR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 28,351 miles

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

Stop lamp not working rear brake pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2023 27,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,638 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 27,131 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,189 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,720 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 16,167 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2010 16,167 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,488 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 15,103 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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T153 GSR is a 1999 BMW R1100 in Orange with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,289 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 T153 GSR, 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 27 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T153 GSR registered?

T153 GSR is a 1999 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T153 GSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T153 GSR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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