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R111 LEN

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,159 mi
Last recorded89,159 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 LEN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 89,159 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

fork stanchions slightly pitted

Pass 29 May 2014 82,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Dec 2012 81,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,920 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 80,919 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,355 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 74,915 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 7,343 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2009 7,343 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 68,816 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,582 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 60,669 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 60,669 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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R111 LEN is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R111 LEN, 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 R111 LEN registered?

R111 LEN is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R111 LEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 LEN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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