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X174 YGW

2001 BMW R1100

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,575 mi
Last recorded56,575 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 YGW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 56,575 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 56,575 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 53,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,930 miles

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

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

lower front suspension bearing boot split

Fail 21 Nov 2017 46,930 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

lower front suspension bearing boot split

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,874 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 43,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,664 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 38,664 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,971 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,922 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,834 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,486 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,562 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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X174 YGW is a 2001 BMW R1100 in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 27,147 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 X174 YGW, 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 25 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X174 YGW registered?

X174 YGW is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X174 YGW safe to buy?

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