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R257 JUG

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,759 mi
Last recorded54,759 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 JUG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 54,759 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 54,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 53,446 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 53,435 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 52,952 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 52,711 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 51,808 miles

exhaust mount damaged

offsie brake disc has wear in the floating buttons

Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,534 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 50,520 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,377 miles

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

Rear Rear Tyre worn

Fail 15 Feb 2017 50,375 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Does not iluminate when front brake applied (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 49,710 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 49,710 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2014 49,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,533 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,874 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre valve has slight damage

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,562 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 45,417 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,916 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 4,224 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,962 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,360 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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R257 JUG is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R257 JUG, 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 R257 JUG registered?

R257 JUG is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R257 JUG safe to buy?

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