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R174 BUJ

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,301 mi
Last recorded21,301 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 BUJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 21,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 20,980 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 19,639 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 18,477 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 17,788 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 17,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,275 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,251 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,904 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2007 12,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,237 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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R174 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R174 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 R174 BUJ registered?

R174 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R174 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 BUJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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