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R105 VAK

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,604 mi
Last recorded56,604 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 VAK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 56,604 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Nearside Oil leak ()

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 56,301 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 52,825 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,825 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 50,467 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,467 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,135 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 44,377 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,377 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 41,481 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,671 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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R105 VAK is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R105 VAK, 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 R105 VAK registered?

R105 VAK is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R105 VAK safe to buy?

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