MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,014 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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
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)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R494 BAY safe to buy?
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