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R397 PJH

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,391 mi
Last recorded75,391 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 PJH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,391 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play susspension arm swivel excesiv play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 74,875 miles

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 71,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,317 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,452 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,029 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,058 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,893 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,947 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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R397 PJH is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJH, 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 PJH is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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