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W291 TFJ

2000 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,026 mi
Last recorded73,026 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 TFJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 73,026 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 72,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively lever (1.1.15 (b))

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

Rear exhaust tail box clamp missing

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,251 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,562 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly rough on rotation

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 70,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,800 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 69,795 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,605 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,214 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,736 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Sep 2011 61,736 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,763 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 54,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,519 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 45,608 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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W291 TFJ is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W291 TFJ, 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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W291 TFJ is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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