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R245 NRN

1998 BMW R1100

White Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,491 mi
Last recorded44,491 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 NRN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 44,491 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 44,450 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 44,330 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 44,290 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 44,249 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,830 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,474 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,122 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,779 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,574 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,717 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 39,260 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,029 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 29,029 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,972 miles

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

ABS LIGHT STAYING ON, EVEN AFTER BIKE IS RIDDEN

Fail 20 Jun 2008 26,972 miles

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

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

ABS LIGHT STAYING ON, EVEN AFTER BIKE IS RIDDEN

Pass 23 Jun 2007 24,362 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,024 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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R245 NRN is a 1998 BMW R1100 in White with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R245 NRN, 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 R245 NRN registered?

R245 NRN is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R245 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 NRN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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