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R281 OAD

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,317 mi
Last recorded50,317 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 OAD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 50,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 48,952 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 47,363 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,333 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 46,809 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 46,806 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 46,804 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,681 miles

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

slight drag on front brake

Fail 26 Apr 2018 46,681 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

slight drag on front brake

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,179 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,493 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,684 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,995 miles

front brake gripping slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,994 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 34,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,708 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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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?

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