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W153 UAW

2000 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 UAW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 71,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive rear brake slightly binding (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 71,911 miles

Central Front Wheel hub excessively worn excessive play in front wheel bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive rear brake slightly binding (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,296 miles

Front Mudguard insecure missing but not forming part of structural support ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened hub support tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 71,258 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure missing but not forming part of structural support ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened hub support tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,067 miles

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Both front forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,385 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 65,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,998 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,218 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 55,218 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,219 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,765 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 50,612 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 46,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 42,510 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

slight play/movement in both front flosting discs.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,644 miles

front tyre wearing unevenly and close to limit, recommend tyre replacing soon.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,001 miles

rear no plate disfiguring, recommend replacing soon.

Fail 25 May 2007 27,542 miles

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

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 27,542 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,948 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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W153 UAW is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 32,645 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 W153 UAW, 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 26 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W153 UAW is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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