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W178 YAL

2000 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,269 mi
Last recorded102,269 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 YAL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 102,269 miles

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

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

rear brake pads corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,944 miles

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

front brake pads close to service limit

Pass 14 Nov 2020 89,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,761 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to limit!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,357 miles

Nail in rear tyre.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,318 miles

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

Windscreen distorts forward vision.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,968 miles

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

rear tyre squared off - low on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,728 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,012 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007
Pass 22 Jul 2006 47,546 miles

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

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

rear brake binding slightly

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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W178 YAL is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W178 YAL, 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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W178 YAL is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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