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R43 OCD

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,814 mi
Last recorded31,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 OCD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 31,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 28,246 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 28,157 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 22,388 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 17,244 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 13,100 miles

Presenter states that the vehicle KM odometer has been replaced with MPH clock

Pass 11 Jun 2020 78,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,531 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 76,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,592 miles

Front Brake lever sticky

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,169 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 72,166 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,150 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 68,150 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,326 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,482 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 63,482 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,430 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 61,427 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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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R43 OCD is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R43 OCD, 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 R43 OCD registered?

R43 OCD is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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