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R56 NRC

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,228 mi
Last recorded110,228 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 NRC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 110,228 miles

bike has fairings unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Nov 2018 109,208 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 109,208 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,463 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 107,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Aug 2017 107,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 105,795 miles

ABS light indicates a fault within the system

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Both (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,493 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 99,487 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,114 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,827 miles

abs light on

Pass 17 Sep 2008 94,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,219 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 90,005 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 85,198 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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R56 NRC is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R56 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 R56 NRC registered?

R56 NRC is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R56 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 NRC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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