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R246 NRN

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,719 mi
Last recorded59,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 NRN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,719 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 59,719 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,902 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,336 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,317 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 56,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,901 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 50,832 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,110 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 27 May 2011 44,022 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,326 miles

abs light flashing

Fail 27 Jul 2010 38,326 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

abs light flashing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,608 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 32,288 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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R246 NRN is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R246 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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R246 NRN is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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