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Y165 MBF

2001 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,988 mi
Last recorded54,988 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 MBF
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 54,988 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 52,332 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 46,449 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 46,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Fouling heated grip controller on l/h lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 41,964 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 41,963 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 38,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 34,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,962 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,686 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 32,686 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,008 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,343 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 24,174 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 20,903 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,731 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,731 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,664 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 11,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 6,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 6,000 miles

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

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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Y165 MBF is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Silver 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 Y165 MBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y165 MBF registered?

Y165 MBF is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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