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R256 FWW

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,398 mi
Last recorded79,398 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 FWW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 72,677 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 72,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,104 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 FWW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R256 FWW, 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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How do I check the history of R256 FWW?

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What year was R256 FWW registered?

R256 FWW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R256 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 FWW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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