CarVerify

Free Car Check

R187 UUX

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,342 mi
Last recorded59,342 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 UUX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,342 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,032 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 59,032 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,032 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 59,032 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front Tyre Below Minimum in Parts of Tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,035 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))

Offside Front Front Brake Slightly Spongy

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,819 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 51,690 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,349 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,826 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,162 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Switch loose but secure

Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,162 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Switch loose but secure

Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,640 miles

Centre Stand Rusty

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Switch Slightly loose but Secure

Pass 14 May 2014 35,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 May 2014 35,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 33,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 May 2012 31,110 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 27,113 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,426 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 21,981 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,240 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
Full BMW R1100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R187 UUX is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R187 UUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R187 UUX?

You can check the full history of R187 UUX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R187 UUX registered?

R187 UUX is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R187 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 UUX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R187 UUX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R187 UUX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.