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R618 JCU

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,145 mi
Last recorded58,145 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2015 58,145 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,145 miles

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

front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,523 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,497 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,625 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 92,996 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 85,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 76,566 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 65,373 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 JCU is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JCU, 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.

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What year was R618 JCU registered?

R618 JCU is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R618 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 JCU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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