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J29 BXR

1998 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,437 mi
Last recorded36,437 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 BXR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 36,437 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 33,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,776 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 31,832 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 31,832 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2010 29,883 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 29,883 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 28,077 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 28,077 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,357 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

bolt broken in exhaust on r/h side

number plate light not operating

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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J29 BXR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J29 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 J29 BXR registered?

J29 BXR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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