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R379 NEL

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,147 mi
Last recorded46,147 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 NEL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 46,147 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 46,147 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 46,142 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 46,142 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 46,097 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 45,958 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 45,925 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,167 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,141 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 39,759 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 39,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,749 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,749 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,342 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,138 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,018 miles

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.

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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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.

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