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R435 YLK

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,209 mi
Last recorded51,209 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 YLK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,209 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front mud guard bolts missing

slight movement front disc bobbins

slight play rear drive shaft

Pass 23 May 2012 46,240 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,688 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 41,647 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 36,821 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 32,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 20,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,886 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 14,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R435 YLK is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R435 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 R435 YLK registered?

R435 YLK is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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