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R494 BAY

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,014 mi
Last recorded48,014 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 BAY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,014 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,672 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 42,666 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,801 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,425 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads rattle in calipers - poss. shim missing or wear

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,683 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 39,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,362 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 38,361 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

slight play in paralever bearing

Fail 30 Apr 2008 37,415 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,415 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,870 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 35,870 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,578 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 33,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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R494 BAY is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R494 BAY, 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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R494 BAY is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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