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R618 AFL

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,824 mi
Last recorded67,824 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 AFL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front NOISE ON FRONT WHEEL WHEN REVERSING

Pass 12 Nov 2024 67,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,418 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 66,013 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,683 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 65,449 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,057 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,402 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 93,041 miles

abs light on

Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,116 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,369 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 61,369 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,562 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,176 miles

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

rear tyre squared off

Fail 10 Apr 2014 59,176 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 tyre squared off

Pass 2 Feb 2013 58,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 56,771 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 54,038 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 36,853 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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R618 AFL is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,799 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 R618 AFL, 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 29 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R618 AFL registered?

R618 AFL is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R618 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 AFL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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