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R154 MWY

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,047 mi
Last recorded65,047 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 MWY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,047 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 65,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 63,895 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 63,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 63,077 miles

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

Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,530 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 59,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,435 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,427 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 48,003 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 47,975 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,219 miles

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

slight binding of rear brake

Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,219 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

slight binding of rear brake

Pass 8 May 2013 43,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,728 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 40,630 miles

Front brake binding on slightly

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

Pass 12 May 2011 40,630 miles

Front brake binding on slightly

Pass 10 May 2010 39,735 miles

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

Front tyre has a cut which is not quite deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,282 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,752 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 8,086 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 7,883 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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R154 MWY is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R154 MWY, 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 R154 MWY registered?

R154 MWY is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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