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R165 RRD

1998 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,446 mi
Last recorded80,446 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 RRD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,323 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal limit only! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 80,323 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal limit only! (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 79,285 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine revs alter slightly when turning steering to the right

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,446 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,199 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

handlebar clamps not fully down on fork tubes

Pass 17 Sep 2016 71,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,654 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,307 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,122 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 62,722 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 56,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 47,450 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 35,767 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 17,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,926 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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R165 RRD is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R165 RRD, 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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R165 RRD is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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