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R708 EUD

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,940 mi
Last recorded33,940 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 EUD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 33,940 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 33,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 33,342 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 32,684 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,176 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 27,728 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 27,726 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,327 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 27,326 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,116 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 24,976 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2012 24,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,033 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 24,011 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,376 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 19,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,262 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 18,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,978 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,397 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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R708 EUD is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R708 EUD, 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 R708 EUD registered?

R708 EUD is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R708 EUD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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