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R120 DVU

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,910 mi
Last recorded48,910 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 DVU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 48,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 48,362 miles

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

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

Rear Lower minor leak of oil around swingarm

Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,506 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 47,500 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 46,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 46,184 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,433 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,926 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,584 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,584 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2016 41,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,875 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,779 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,357 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,954 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,356 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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R120 DVU is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R120 DVU, 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 R120 DVU registered?

R120 DVU is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R120 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 DVU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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