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R110 SGM

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,224 mi
Last recorded82,224 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 SGM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 82,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 82,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 82,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 82,122 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 82,121 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,921 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,272 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 76,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 74,650 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

rear pads slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 74,650 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

rear pads slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,061 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 63,995 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,149 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 59,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 56,653 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2009 52,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 47,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 43,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 39,813 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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R110 SGM is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R110 SGM, 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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R110 SGM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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