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X421 KNP

2001 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,211 mi
Last recorded42,211 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX421 KNP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 42,211 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 40,763 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 39,013 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 36,809 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,792 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 34,941 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,186 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,560 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 30,913 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,225 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 30,225 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 30,195 miles

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

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,445 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 29,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 18,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,437 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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X421 KNP is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X421 KNP, 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 X421 KNP registered?

X421 KNP is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X421 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X421 KNP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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