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W738 PFX

2000 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,105 mi
Last recorded35,105 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 PFX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 35,105 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 35,105 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 34,202 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 33,354 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 33,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 33,059 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 33,059 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,347 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 32,347 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,346 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 32,346 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

number plate bulb not working

Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 31,818 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,823 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 30,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,203 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,329 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 22,329 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 4 May 2010 19,888 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 19,888 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,499 miles

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

Front brake pads have bad corrosion and rust build up

Pass 28 Nov 2006 10,237 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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W738 PFX is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W738 PFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W738 PFX registered?

W738 PFX is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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