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Y179 RBP

2001 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,758 mi
Last recorded31,758 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 RBP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 31,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 29,436 miles

Central Rear Lower swing arm slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2024 27,167 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,117 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 24,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 22,517 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 21,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 19,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 16,216 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 13,559 miles

rear brake is binding very slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2016 13,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,224 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,316 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,043 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 7,888 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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Y179 RBP is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Yellow with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y179 RBP, 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 Y179 RBP registered?

Y179 RBP is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y179 RBP shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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