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W558 PLJ

2000 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 PLJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wheel mono arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wheel mono arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake master cylinder fluid reservoir insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2023

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 30 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 20 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,514 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 33,500 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 30,422 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,284 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 39,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 72,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 64,717 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 53,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brakes slightly tight

Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,784 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,299 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,628 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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W558 PLJ is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W558 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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W558 PLJ is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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