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R57 DGV

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,901 mi
Last recorded74,901 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 DGV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 74,901 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,072 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,172 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,043 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,282 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 36,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 28,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,288 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 19,090 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,380 miles

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

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

small deep cut to rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,293 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,405 miles

abs warning lamp staying on

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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R57 DGV is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R57 DGV, 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 R57 DGV registered?

R57 DGV is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R57 DGV safe to buy?

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