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R456 NHG

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,814 mi
Last recorded7,814 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 NHG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 7,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 4,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 4,125 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 4,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 4,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 4,012 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 3,956 miles

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

small cut in rear tyre not deep enough to reach the cord or ply

Pass 15 Aug 2012 3,797 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 3,791 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 3,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 3,530 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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R456 NHG is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R456 NHG, 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 R456 NHG registered?

R456 NHG is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R456 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 NHG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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