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Y178 AOR

2001 BMW R1100

Gold Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,809 mi
Last recorded31,809 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 AOR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 31,809 miles

front brake discs bobbins slightly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2025 31,794 miles

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

front brake disc bobbins slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2024 31,724 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 31,553 miles

fork sill dust covers cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2022 31,248 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 20 Aug 2021 31,237 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 30,930 miles

front tyre worn close to limit and misshaped

Pass 28 Aug 2019 30,062 miles

Nearside Front temp repair mirror and indicator

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,810 miles

n/s/mirror damaged, n/s/f ind temp repair

Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,420 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,988 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,532 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,303 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,278 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,282 miles

small cuts in rear tyre tread .

Fail 16 Jun 2010 20,282 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

small cuts in rear tyre tread .

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,428 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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Y178 AOR is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Gold with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y178 AOR, 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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Y178 AOR is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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