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R214 FNM

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,912 mi
Last recorded60,912 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 FNM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,912 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,489 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 60,484 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,598 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 55,460 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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R214 FNM is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R214 FNM, 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 R214 FNM registered?

R214 FNM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R214 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 FNM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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