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R51 NRC

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,788 mi
Last recorded53,788 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 NRC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,788 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 53,779 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessively binding during test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,455 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 53,334 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 53,206 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 53,105 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 53,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,699 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 51,691 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,878 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,709 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,270 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 48,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 45,148 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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R51 NRC is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R51 NRC, 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 R51 NRC registered?

R51 NRC is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R51 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 NRC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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