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R141 PST

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,277 mi
Last recorded19,277 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 PST
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2011 19,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

screw missing from screen visor

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,277 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

screw missing from screen visor

Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,404 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,149 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 17,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 16,392 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,650 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 11,611 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

small cut in rear tyre at centre

Pass 13 May 2006 10,288 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 10,288 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R141 PST is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R141 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 R141 PST registered?

R141 PST is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R141 PST safe to buy?

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