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Q451VAE

1971 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,893 mi
Last recorded37,893 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ451VAE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 37,893 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,893 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,504 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 22,504 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,353 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,754 miles

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 19,318 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 17,617 miles

no' plate light missing

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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Q451VAE is a 1971 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Q451VAE, 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 55 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q451VAE?

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What year was Q451VAE registered?

Q451VAE is a 1971 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q451VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q451VAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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