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R107 LFL

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,573 mi
Last recorded55,573 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 LFL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 55,573 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 54,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 54,447 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 54,427 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,062 miles

ABS warning light on dash

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,582 miles

ABS LIGHT STAY ON

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 52,729 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak bottom of engine

Fail 27 Apr 2021 52,729 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak bottom of engine

Fail 27 Mar 2021 52,679 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front forks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaking bottom of engine

Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,791 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 1 Jul 2019 50,791 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,981 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,349 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,865 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 42,865 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,918 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,817 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 38,499 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 38,002 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 37,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,116 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 36,116 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

oil filter is weaping oil

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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R107 LFL is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R107 LFL, 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 R107 LFL registered?

R107 LFL is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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