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R295 GBE

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,494 mi
Last recorded50,494 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 GBE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 50,494 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 49,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 48,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,712 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,426 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,431 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,893 miles

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 8 Apr 2015 36,619 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,435 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,674 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,514 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,592 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 31,592 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 28,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,432 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 26,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,345 miles

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

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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R295 GBE is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R295 GBE, 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 R295 GBE registered?

R295 GBE is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R295 GBE safe to buy?

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