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W797 WGN

2000 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,888 mi
Last recorded26,888 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 WGN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,445 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 26,445 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 24,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 24,758 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 23,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 21,420 miles

clutch fluid low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 6,853 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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W797 WGN is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W797 WGN, 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 W797 WGN registered?

W797 WGN is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W797 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W797 WGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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