MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Offside Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R159 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 R159 BUJ, 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 R159 BUJ registered?
R159 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R159 BUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R159 BUJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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