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R282 JHW

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,863 mi
Last recorded46,863 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 JHW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 46,863 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 46,861 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,465 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corosion on front brake hose feruules

slight bind on front brake

Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,314 miles

front l/h hose end corroded

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

flashers slightly fast

Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,455 miles

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

front disc bobbins worn and movement in discs no exessive

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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R282 JHW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R282 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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R282 JHW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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