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R277 JHW

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,860 mi
Last recorded76,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 JHW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,860 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 76,856 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,052 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,618 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 68,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,494 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,116 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,568 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 49,565 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,413 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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R277 JHW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R277 JHW, 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 R277 JHW registered?

R277 JHW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R277 JHW safe to buy?

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