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R108 VAK

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,736 mi
Last recorded50,736 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 VAK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 50,736 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 49,225 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 48,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 47,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 46,507 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 43,934 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 40,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 40,712 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,675 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,865 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,858 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,649 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,548 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,069 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,877 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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R108 VAK is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 R108 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R108 VAK registered?

R108 VAK is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R108 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 VAK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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