MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corossion frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
frame showing signs corrosion
gear linkage worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Throttle sticking slightly
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Throttle sticking slightly
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front brakes binding slightly
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R557 DGH is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1997 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,799 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 R557 DGH, 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 29 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R557 DGH is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R557 DGH safe to buy?
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