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W286 COT

2000 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,680 mi
Last recorded70,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 COT
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,680 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 70,666 miles

Central Front Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 70,584 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2023 69,145 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 69,145 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 68,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,439 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,849 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 55,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,503 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,364 miles

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 30 Apr 2013 51,364 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 11 Aug 2012 51,235 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 51,235 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,455 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,267 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 48,267 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,910 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,706 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 39,670 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,395 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,809 miles

nail in tyre

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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W286 COT is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Black 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 W286 COT, 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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W286 COT is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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