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R254 ENE

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,090 mi
Last recorded52,090 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 ENE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 52,090 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear hub bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,505 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 49,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,262 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,727 miles

Rear nail in rear tyre

front tyre has raised treads

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,832 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,740 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,610 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,591 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,266 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear brake dragging slightly.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,974 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,866 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 31,869 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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R254 ENE is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R254 ENE, 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 R254 ENE registered?

R254 ENE is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R254 ENE safe to buy?

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