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R157 DBA

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,917 mi
Last recorded54,917 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 DBA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,917 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 50,562 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,433 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,632 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbins worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 43,632 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbins worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 41,733 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,479 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,811 miles

rear tyre squared off

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,692 miles

battery flat

rear tyre squared off

Fail 8 Mar 2012 38,692 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

battery flat

rear tyre squared off

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,671 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,756 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 32,480 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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R157 DBA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R157 DBA, 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 R157 DBA registered?

R157 DBA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R157 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 DBA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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