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W181 EBW

2000 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,880 mi
Last recorded15,880 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 EBW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 15,880 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 14,470 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 12,940 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 12,939 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 12,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 12,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,156 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 12,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 11,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2012 10,394 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 10,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 8,050 miles

steering damper is leaking oil

Pass 14 Sep 2010 7,101 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 5,484 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 3,529 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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W181 EBW is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W181 EBW, 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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What year was W181 EBW registered?

W181 EBW is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W181 EBW safe to buy?

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