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R416 YLK

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,584 mi
Last recorded71,584 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 YLK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 71,584 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 71,583 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,821 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 69,821 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 65,856 miles

Rear pivot bearings have free play

Pass 19 Sep 2009 62,228 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 62,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 52,728 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 47,646 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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R416 YLK is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R416 YLK, 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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What year was R416 YLK registered?

R416 YLK is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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