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R451 XPO

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,662 mi
Last recorded152,662 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 XPO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 152,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 152,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

R/H Front brake disc rivets slightly loose

Fail 12 Feb 2013 152,662 miles

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

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

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

R/H Front brake disc rivets slightly loose

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 152,662 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 152,662 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 152,662 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Swingarm pivot has close to excessive play

Pass 27 Jan 2011 152,664 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 152,662 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 119,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008
Pass 13 Dec 2006 85,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 66,123 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 66,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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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R451 XPO is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R451 XPO, 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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R451 XPO is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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