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R248 RCH

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,183 mi
Last recorded60,183 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 RCH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 60,183 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 May 2021 60,183 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,553 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,313 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,313 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,341 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 54,083 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,083 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 52,005 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 51,565 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 51,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,944 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 49,721 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,971 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,607 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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R248 RCH is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,799 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 R248 RCH, 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 29 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R248 RCH is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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