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R283 JHW

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,623 mi
Last recorded44,623 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 JHW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 May 2025 44,623 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 43,932 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 41,947 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,762 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 39,928 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 38,971 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 37,873 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 35,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit over 3/4worn (3.2A1f(ii))

front tyre worn slightly out of shape across traed pattern

rear drive bearing / bush worn slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad worn uneven (3.2A1f(ii))

front and rear tyre worn slightly uneven across tread pattern

slight play in rear drive bush / bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,529 miles

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

front tyre worn slightly uneven across tread pattern

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,560 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,305 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,088 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,086 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,035 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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R283 JHW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R283 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 R283 JHW registered?

R283 JHW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R283 JHW safe to buy?

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