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R256 AJC

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,497 mi
Last recorded60,497 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 AJC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 60,497 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,180 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 59,180 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,990 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,540 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 47,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,568 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,471 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 35,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 33,242 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,399 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 24,988 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 24,988 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 22,875 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 19,892 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 19,873 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,693 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 15,963 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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R256 AJC is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R256 AJC, 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 R256 AJC registered?

R256 AJC is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R256 AJC safe to buy?

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