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R308 LFX

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,135 mi
Last recorded60,135 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 LFX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,135 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 60,133 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 60,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn final drive shaft bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 51,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,801 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 44,801 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 44,531 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,899 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,724 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 43,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,971 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 33,530 miles

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

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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R308 LFX 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 84.2%.

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 R308 LFX, 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 R308 LFX registered?

R308 LFX is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R308 LFX safe to buy?

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