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W971 KBE

2000 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,339 mi
Last recorded79,339 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 KBE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 79,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 78,951 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,944 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 74,819 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn rivets loose (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,464 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 22,473 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,207 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 68,207 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,265 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 67,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,552 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 60,586 miles

rear brake discs worn

A.B.S light on all the time

Fail 27 Jul 2011 60,555 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

rear brake discs worn

A.B.S light on all the time

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,966 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 42,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,758 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 29,955 miles

front brake binding slightly

rear brake binding slightly

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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W971 KBE is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W971 KBE, 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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W971 KBE is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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