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B5 LDT

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,457 mi
Last recorded44,457 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 LDT
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 44,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 43,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 43,083 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 40,901 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,860 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 40,854 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 40,506 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,269 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,056 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,572 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 39,572 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,033 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 37,024 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 37,003 miles

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,064 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 36,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,841 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,830 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,444 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,463 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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B5 LDT is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B5 LDT, 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 B5 LDT registered?

B5 LDT is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is B5 LDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 LDT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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