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R408 PJH

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,425 mi
Last recorded72,425 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 PJH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 72,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,546 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 68,087 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 66,437 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 65,203 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,572 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 62,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 53,137 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 53,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,286 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 40,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 36,158 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 33,288 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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R408 PJH is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R408 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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R408 PJH is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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