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R285 OAD

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,225 mi
Last recorded56,225 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 OAD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,225 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 56,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre is obviously under inflated

Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 53,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 52,611 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,652 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,140 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,735 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,839 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 46,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,250 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 May 2011 44,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 41,838 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 18,442 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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R285 OAD is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R285 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 R285 OAD registered?

R285 OAD is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R285 OAD safe to buy?

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