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R231 SSP

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,061 mi
Last recorded41,061 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 SSP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 41,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 41,061 miles

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

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,823 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 39,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 39,534 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 33,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,540 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 29,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,766 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 26,766 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,136 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 25,136 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,624 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,451 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 21,776 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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R231 SSP is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R231 SSP, 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 R231 SSP registered?

R231 SSP is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R231 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 SSP shows 18 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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