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R110 VAK

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,040 mi
Last recorded69,040 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 VAK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 69,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,039 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 68,766 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,006 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 68,003 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 66,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,397 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 63,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,886 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 VAK is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R110 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 R110 VAK registered?

R110 VAK is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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