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W185 YPX

2000 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,172 mi
Last recorded55,172 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 YPX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 55,172 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 55,172 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,304 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 54,280 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,648 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,311 miles

rear nearside indicator lens secured by tape

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,062 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 Feb 2010 45,597 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

front brake travel long

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,597 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake travel long

Pass 24 Dec 2008 43,475 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 43,405 miles

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Number plate light not working

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 38,556 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 20 Dec 2007 38,554 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

number plate light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,039 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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W185 YPX is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W185 YPX, 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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W185 YPX is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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