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F298 OTW

1989 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,860 mi
Last recorded42,860 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 OTW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 42,860 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 42,860 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 42,113 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 41,814 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 41,591 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 41,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 41,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,158 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,041 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R100?

Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 222
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 123
Horn not working 86
Headlamp aim too low 65
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F298 OTW is a 1989 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 40,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F298 OTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 37 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F298 OTW?

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What year was F298 OTW registered?

F298 OTW is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F298 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F298 OTW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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