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Y162 HWY

2001 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,153 mi
Last recorded47,153 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 HWY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 47,153 miles

Brake excessively binding front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has ply or cord exposed front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,929 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 43,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 42,664 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,483 miles

Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover is torn

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,104 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 38,104 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,865 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,433 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 21,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,362 miles

Rear number plate light not operating

Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,477 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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Y162 HWY is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y162 HWY, 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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Y162 HWY is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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