MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,061 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R231 SSP?
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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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