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R532 AWJ

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,785 mi
Last recorded73,785 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 AWJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 73,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 72,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,114 miles

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

Central Rear mudgaurd slightly insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2022 69,114 miles

Central Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear mudgaurd slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,756 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,555 miles

Rear tyre tubeless valve showing signs of light de lamination

front tyre tread depth 2 mm and worn unevenly.

speedo disconnected at time of test.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,495 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 66,495 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,222 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 63,221 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn Mounting "bobbins"excessively worn. (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,163 miles

ABS light on

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,178 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s front brake disc has more float than n/s disc - rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jan 2014 55,945 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

rear caliper slider - rubber boot split

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,404 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,057 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 53,036 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,370 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,976 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,116 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,548 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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R532 AWJ is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R532 AWJ, 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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R532 AWJ is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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