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P198 GWL

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,086 mi
Last recorded62,086 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 GWL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,438 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 60,438 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2023 55,462 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 55,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 54,476 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,395 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 45,541 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,283 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 30,344 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,877 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,475 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,624 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,084 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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P198 GWL is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P198 GWL, 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 29 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 P198 GWL registered?

P198 GWL is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P198 GWL safe to buy?

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