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M439 MBA

1994 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

37,597 mi
Last recorded37,597 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW R110046,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 MBA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 37,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,436 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 37,436 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall badly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 35,513 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Rear silencer mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre sidewall perished.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2018 35,513 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose Rear silencer mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre sidewall perished.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2017 34,713 miles

Fork dust seals corroded.

Front tyre sidewall perishing.

Rear brake rubbing.

Fail 24 May 2017 34,713 miles

Front tyre sidewall perishing.

Fork dust seals corroded.

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear brake rubbing.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 32,860 miles

Front Lower steering ball joint has slight play

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,273 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 31,273 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,438 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 30,438 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,361 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 30,361 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,250 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,751 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,339 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,856 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 27,853 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,156 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,292 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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M439 MBA is a 1994 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1994 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 46,796 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 M439 MBA, 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 32 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M439 MBA is a 1994 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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