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B10 BAO

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

35,093 mi
Last recorded35,093 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 BAO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 35,093 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 32,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 28,737 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 28,737 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 28,373 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,884 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 27,361 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,510 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,652 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,123 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 22,539 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,539 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,553 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,790 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,018 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 16,039 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 14,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 13,224 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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B10 BAO is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 B10 BAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B10 BAO registered?

B10 BAO is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is B10 BAO safe to buy?

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