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T296 WGK

1999 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,863 mi
Last recorded101,863 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R110036,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 WGK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,863 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 100,955 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 100,955 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,418 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 99,418 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,211 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,642 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 94,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,280 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 93,250 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2018 89,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,989 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,191 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,099 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,356 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 May 2012 72,442 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,682 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 70,654 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,807 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 65,322 miles

FRONT L/H WINKER LENS CRACKED

Fail 12 Aug 2005 65,177 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

FRONT L/H WINKER CRACKED

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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T296 WGK is a 1999 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T296 WGK, 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 T296 WGK registered?

T296 WGK is a 1999 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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