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R585 RFT

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,905 mi
Last recorded45,905 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 RFT
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 45,905 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 45,905 miles

Rear Position lamp not working Obvious connection issue. (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 43,744 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 43,388 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 43,053 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 43,053 miles

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,969 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 41,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,793 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,085 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,641 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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R585 RFT 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 87.5%.

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 R585 RFT, 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 R585 RFT registered?

R585 RFT is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R585 RFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 RFT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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