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R205 ATR

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,866 mi
Last recorded7,866 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 ATR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 7,866 miles

advise, non uk spec headlight fitted,but taped to give flat beam pattern.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 7,800 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 7,788 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 7,763 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 7,733 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front and rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,640 miles

front brakes dragging on slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2008 7,640 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

front brakes dragging on slightly

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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R205 ATR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R205 ATR, 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 R205 ATR registered?

R205 ATR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R205 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 ATR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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