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R152 RRD

1998 BMW R1100

Orange Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,076 mi
Last recorded41,076 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 RRD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 41,076 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,763 miles

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

Central Front Lower tyre valve damaged

Central Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 40,080 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Central Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,870 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 37,857 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Petrol cap seal is perished/cracking.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,625 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 37,625 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,298 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,226 miles

Centre Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,603 miles

advise bolt broken on clutch reseroir not leaking at time of test

advise noisy diff

both rear indicators tapped on

Pass 14 May 2009 33,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,803 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,345 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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R152 RRD is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Orange with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R152 RRD, 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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R152 RRD is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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