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R655 YUY

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,016 mi
Last recorded34,016 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 YUY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 33,252 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,773 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,943 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 23,418 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,462 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 19,317 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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R655 YUY is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R655 YUY, 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 R655 YUY registered?

R655 YUY is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R655 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 YUY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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