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R353 LGP

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,207 mi
Last recorded28,207 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 LGP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 28,207 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 28,207 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 28,014 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 27,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 26,467 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,829 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,448 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,826 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,117 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 24,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,727 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,232 miles

rear disc slightly fouling driveshaft housing

Pass 24 Jul 2010 21,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,474 miles

number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,457 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,970 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 11,521 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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R353 LGP is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R353 LGP, 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 R353 LGP registered?

R353 LGP is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R353 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 LGP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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