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R287 VYD

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,252 mi
Last recorded57,252 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 VYD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,252 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 57,252 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking fluid leaking from piston (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 56,919 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 56,784 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2021 56,780 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front spongy feel brake operation

Pass 31 May 2013 56,769 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 56,628 miles

Slight engine oil leak from left hand rocker cover.

Fail 16 May 2012 56,627 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Slight engine oil leak from left hand rocker cover.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,681 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,051 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,421 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 24,362 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,432 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,968 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R287 VYD is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R287 VYD, 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 R287 VYD registered?

R287 VYD is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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