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R586 JGO

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,917 mi
Last recorded40,917 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 JGO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 40,917 miles

Rear Lower Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 40,649 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 40,334 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both brakes have slight fluctuation on roller test.( suspected warp in disc or uneven disc wear) (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Upper Road spring corroded front suspension preload spring has slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 40,334 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both brakes have slight fluctuation on roller test.( suspected warp in disc or uneven disc wear) (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Inner Headlamp aim too low headlight beam to low prs on test (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Road spring corroded front suspension preload spring has slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 39,985 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 39,985 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,356 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,393 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 30,744 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,681 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 28,681 miles

Outer Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Outer Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Inner Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

sum play in the fineldrive

Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,290 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,332 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,290 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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R586 JGO is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R586 JGO, 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 R586 JGO registered?

R586 JGO is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R586 JGO safe to buy?

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