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R495 COT

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 COT
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 80,792 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,187 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,147 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,723 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,430 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 66,430 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 55,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,092 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,804 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,417 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,810 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,646 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 41,049 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 40,949 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively 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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R495 COT is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R495 COT, 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 R495 COT registered?

R495 COT is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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