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R259 FWW

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,501 mi
Last recorded39,501 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 FWW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,501 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight oil leak near side

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,194 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,201 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,769 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,395 miles

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R259 FWW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R259 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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What year was R259 FWW registered?

R259 FWW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R259 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 FWW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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