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R299 AWP

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,364 mi
Last recorded77,364 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 AWP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,364 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 76,567 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,164 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,063 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,983 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,435 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 71,435 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,198 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 71,198 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,495 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,812 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 67,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,826 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 62,620 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 56,718 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 49,367 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 May 2006 49,367 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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R299 AWP is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R299 AWP, 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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R299 AWP is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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