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R117 CMY

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,731 mi
Last recorded58,731 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 CMY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 58,731 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in final drive unit. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 56,948 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 54,308 miles

ABS lamps flashing

Fuel cap seal rubber starting to perish.

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Trunion bearings in final drive. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,715 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,846 miles

Front Brake disc retaining bobbins slightly worn.

Front Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 May 2019 47,652 miles

Front Slight play in disc mounting bobbins (floating disc type).

Pass 17 May 2018 41,897 miles

Front Slight play in brake disc bobbins.

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 37,380 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 33,218 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 28,347 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 24,414 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 15,263 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 15,263 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Speedo not operational.

Pass 24 May 2011 14,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,636 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 10,852 miles

Front Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,499 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 10,137 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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R117 CMY is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R117 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.

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R117 CMY is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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