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M581 SVU

1995 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,579 mi
Last recorded44,579 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW R110047,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 SVU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,579 miles

Rear Tyre showing signs of ageing

Fail 5 Nov 2021 44,579 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,535 miles

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

Rear Tyre starting to show signs of ageing

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,501 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,322 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 39,271 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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M581 SVU is a 1995 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 47,891 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 M581 SVU, 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 31 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 M581 SVU registered?

M581 SVU is a 1995 BMW R1100, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M581 SVU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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