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W56 MHE

2000 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,720 mi
Last recorded28,720 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 MHE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 28,720 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 28,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 28,205 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 28,187 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 27,623 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 27,593 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure centre stand insecure, so removed (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 27,177 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 26,655 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,503 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,249 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,352 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,689 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,342 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 24,297 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,745 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 20,710 miles

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

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

number plate lamp not working

Pass 4 Jul 2009 19,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,759 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,207 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 17,727 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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W56 MHE is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W56 MHE, 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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W56 MHE is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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