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T161 LAN

1999 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,129 mi
Last recorded26,129 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R110036,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 LAN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 26,129 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 26,129 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 25,577 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

abs lights not going off does not seem to affect braking

fuel cap sealing rubber has signs of wear

Fail 2 Jul 2020 25,561 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left and right forks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working properly intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 25,382 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak forks left and right leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tank corroded around tank cap seal, could result in leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2018 21,465 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,418 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,153 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,245 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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T161 LAN is a 1999 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T161 LAN, 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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T161 LAN is a 1999 BMW R1100, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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