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R339 FBR

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,638 mi
Last recorded90,638 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 FBR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 90,638 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front HID headlight fitted

Nearside riders footpeg seized

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear cannot inspect brake fluid level

drive shaft has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,716 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,716 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 83,151 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 82,877 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated baffle (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bevel box (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2015 77,226 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,245 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

exhaust baffle starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

exhaust baffle starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 48,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,964 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 38,826 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,420 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 14,028 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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R339 FBR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R339 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 28 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R339 FBR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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