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A17 RRT

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,678 mi
Last recorded86,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RRT
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,678 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 86,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 86,236 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 86,236 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 86,229 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released unsure if the front or rear brake switch is faulty (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 84,060 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 80,283 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 78,145 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 77,835 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 77,835 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,729 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 60,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 56,994 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,768 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 May 2009 34,464 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 34,464 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,977 miles

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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A17 RRT is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 40,406 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 A17 RRT, 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 28 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 RRT is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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