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R116 CMY

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,311 mi
Last recorded36,311 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 CMY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 36,311 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 34,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 34,235 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 32,840 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 30,878 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 29,245 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 29,245 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 28,386 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 28,040 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 28,000 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 28,000 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,849 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 18,635 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,438 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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R116 CMY is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R116 CMY, 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 R116 CMY registered?

R116 CMY is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R116 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 CMY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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