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R156 MWY

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,570 mi
Last recorded62,570 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 MWY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,570 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 62,565 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,063 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 56,610 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 54,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,504 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,102 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,600 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 49,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,600 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,435 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 41,069 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,069 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 39,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 May 2008 39,706 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,818 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,965 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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R156 MWY is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R156 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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R156 MWY is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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