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R299 FBR

1997 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 FBR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019
Pass 31 Mar 2018 25 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,678 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 96,932 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,761 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,838 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 75,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,749 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,847 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,247 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,176 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2005 13,800 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 13,800 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 FBR is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,799 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 R299 FBR, 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 29 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R299 FBR registered?

R299 FBR is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R299 FBR safe to buy?

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