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R49 VNP

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,788 mi
Last recorded56,788 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 VNP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 56,788 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 56,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 55,364 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 55,364 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 54,767 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,109 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,453 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 53,453 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 52,729 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 52,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 51,488 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,716 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,716 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,249 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,813 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,432 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,634 miles

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

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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R49 VNP is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R49 VNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R49 VNP registered?

R49 VNP is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R49 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 VNP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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