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W554 PLJ

2000 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,238 mi
Last recorded61,238 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 PLJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 61,238 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 60,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,399 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,005 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 55,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,117 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake spongy

Fail 6 Dec 2019 53,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

battery wiring loom not fitted correctly

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,106 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,101 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 51,101 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,100 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,292 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,841 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,815 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,271 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,022 miles

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

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

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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W554 PLJ is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 W554 PLJ, 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 W554 PLJ registered?

W554 PLJ is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W554 PLJ safe to buy?

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