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Y126 DNU

2001 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,681 mi
Last recorded45,681 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 DNU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,681 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 44,596 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 44,596 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 43,366 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,662 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 42,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,735 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 39,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 36,430 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,619 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 31,518 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,805 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,383 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,510 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 2,144 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 2,144 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,229 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,292 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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Y126 DNU is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y126 DNU, 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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Y126 DNU is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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