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W947 YKL

2000 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

20,980 mi
Last recorded20,980 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 YKL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 20,980 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 20,742 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 20,137 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 20,137 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 19,899 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 19,478 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 18,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 18,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 17,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 17,656 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,377 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 17,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 16,717 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 15,917 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,634 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,518 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,540 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 9,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2009 6,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 6,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 6,213 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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W947 YKL is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W947 YKL, 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 W947 YKL registered?

W947 YKL is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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