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B4 BXR

1998 BMW R1100

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,642 mi
Last recorded57,642 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BXR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,622 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 57,622 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 56,346 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 49,395 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 49,388 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 May 2017 49,298 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 31,182 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 22,531 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 22,260 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 22,260 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,663 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 21,517 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,751 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Apr 2010 20,751 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,298 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,018 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,321 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 10,599 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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B4 BXR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B4 BXR, 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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What year was B4 BXR registered?

B4 BXR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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