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R57 NRC

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,402 mi
Last recorded58,402 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 NRC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,402 miles

slight play in rear transmision joint

Fail 22 Jun 2019 58,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight play in rear transmision joint

Pass 2 Jun 2018 53,562 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 53,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 51,903 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 50,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 47,337 miles

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 3 Jun 2014 46,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,937 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,535 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,187 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 33,175 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 324,765 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 32,755 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nail in rear tyre

a.b.s lamp on

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,054 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,451 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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R57 NRC is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R57 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 R57 NRC registered?

R57 NRC is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R57 NRC safe to buy?

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