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R138 PST

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,687 mi
Last recorded22,687 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 PST
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 22,687 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 22,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 22,126 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 21,937 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 21,568 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 21,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,329 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 20,329 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 19,988 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 19,488 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 19,488 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,913 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 16,845 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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R138 PST is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R138 PST, 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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What year was R138 PST registered?

R138 PST is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R138 PST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 PST shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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