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R159 BUJ

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,220 mi
Last recorded61,220 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 BUJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 60,704 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 59,842 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 58,762 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,640 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 56,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 55,407 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 55,407 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,107 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,682 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 49,980 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 46,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,830 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 41,830 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,649 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,222 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 37,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,852 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 27,716 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,716 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 24,910 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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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?

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