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R122 JGA

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,726 mi
Last recorded35,726 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 JGA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 35,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,648 miles

both brakes binding due to long term storage

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,403 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 32,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 30,122 miles

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

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

Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 21 May 2011 27,866 miles

1 Bolt missing from front mudguard

Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 May 2011 27,866 miles

1 Bolt missing from front mudguard

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 May 2010 25,776 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2010 25,776 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 22,037 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,661 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 19,191 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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R122 JGA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R122 JGA, 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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R122 JGA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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