MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play bevel box pivot (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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