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R352 FBR

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,425 mi
Last recorded81,425 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 FBR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,425 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 81,425 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,145 miles

engine oil leak not bad at moment

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,812 miles

abs warning light on

Fail 28 Feb 2020 80,810 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

abs warning light on

Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,452 miles

Offside Rear drive link slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,456 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,259 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,324 miles

rear brake disk worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,310 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 66,241 miles

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

Slight Drag on Rear Brake

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,241 miles

Slight Drag on Rear Brake

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,609 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 18 Jul 2009 27,432 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,173 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 27,148 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R352 FBR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R352 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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What year was R352 FBR registered?

R352 FBR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R352 FBR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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