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R397 NCH

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 NCH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,441 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 94,191 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 92,115 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 92,058 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,363 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,363 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 75,992 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 75,991 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,683 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 70,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,750 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Slight play in rear wheel bearing (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Off side fork seal leaking oil. (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads at legal limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,709 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,296 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,840 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 55,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,699 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,465 miles

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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R397 NCH is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R397 NCH, 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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R397 NCH is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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