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46,147 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside CYLINDER HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected REVS UP WHEN YOU TURN RIGHT (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside CYLINDER HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Both front fork stanchions badly corroded above suspension movement limit,
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
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R379 NEL is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R379 NEL, 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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R379 NEL is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R379 NEL safe to buy?
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