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K298 RNR

1993 BMW R100

Turquoise Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,723 mi
Last recorded78,723 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW R10039,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK298 RNR
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,723 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 78,723 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,605 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,895 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,448 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 63,784 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 51,396 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,901 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 38,868 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,188 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,117 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,394 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,561 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,948 miles

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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K298 RNR is a 1993 BMW R100 in Turquoise with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 39,009 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 R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K298 RNR, 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 33 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K298 RNR registered?

K298 RNR is a 1993 BMW R100, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is K298 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K298 RNR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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