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LU998A

2001 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,243 mi
Last recorded2,243 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW R110027,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU998A
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 2,243 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 2,242 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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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LU998A is a 2001 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 27,147 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 LU998A, 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 25 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 LU998A registered?

LU998A is a 2001 BMW R1100, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is LU998A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU998A shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LU998A have outstanding finance?

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