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R293 BVM

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,835 mi
Last recorded63,835 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 BVM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 63,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 62,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,820 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 54,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 52,657 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 51,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,980 miles

frt master cylinder holding brake on slightly when applied

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,800 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,797 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,316 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 44,312 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,366 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 41,366 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,217 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 40,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,517 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,079 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 38,888 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 38,491 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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R293 BVM is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R293 BVM, 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 R293 BVM registered?

R293 BVM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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