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R54 EVM

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,981 mi
Last recorded42,981 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 EVM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,981 miles

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 40,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,457 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 33,690 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 33,690 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2007 29,160 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 27,713 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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R54 EVM is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R54 EVM, 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 R54 EVM registered?

R54 EVM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R54 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 EVM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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