MOT Status
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50,317 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
slight drag on front brake
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
slight drag on front brake
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
front brake gripping slightly
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
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R281 OAD is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R281 OAD, 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 R281 OAD registered?
R281 OAD is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 3 July 1998.
Is R281 OAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R281 OAD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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