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M123 CAF

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,006 mi
Last recorded47,006 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 CAF
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 47,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 110,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 110,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2023
Pass 27 May 2022 46,026 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 45,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 45,293 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,067 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 45,067 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 43,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 40,965 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,044 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,770 miles

fr pads slightly deteriated

Pass 13 May 2011 34,471 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,898 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 32,773 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 32,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,398 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,398 miles

Centre Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,500 miles

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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M123 CAF is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M123 CAF, 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 M123 CAF registered?

M123 CAF is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is M123 CAF safe to buy?

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