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C11 BMR

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,460 mi
Last recorded41,460 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 BMR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 41,460 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 41,209 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 39,523 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,509 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 39,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play pivot bearings (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Oil leak drive seal ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,838 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 38,838 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,267 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,736 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 37,736 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 37,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,673 miles

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

throttle cable incorrectly fitted....number plate lamp not working...slight judder at front brake

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,603 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,058 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 29,043 miles

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

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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C11 BMR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C11 BMR, 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 C11 BMR registered?

C11 BMR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is C11 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 BMR shows 18 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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