MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,606 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
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R157 KGG is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R157 KGG, 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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R157 KGG is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 September 1998.
Is R157 KGG safe to buy?
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