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R114 VAK

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,900 mi
Last recorded82,900 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 VAK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,613 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,520 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 71,508 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,881 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,139 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,835 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 51,835 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 48,716 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,029 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 May 2010 43,974 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front tyre worn uneven and on 1.9mm

Pass 1 May 2009 40,054 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,776 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 31,760 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,981 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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R114 VAK is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R114 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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R114 VAK is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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