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R499 COT

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,674 mi
Last recorded34,674 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 COT
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 34,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,674 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,785 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 24,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 21,517 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,888 miles

Advise ABS Light illuminated.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 18,869 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 18,852 miles

Front Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,625 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,211 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,940 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,192 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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R499 COT is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R499 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 R499 COT registered?

R499 COT is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R499 COT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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