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R717 XYD

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,918 mi
Last recorded41,918 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 XYD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 41,918 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 41,447 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre at limit (off side shoulder below limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 39,693 miles

abs light flashing

front brake fluid window painted over

Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,341 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 36,038 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 36,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,977 miles

Rear Tyre valve slightly perished

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 35,977 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre valve slightly perished

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 35,478 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 35,467 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,538 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,265 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 33,263 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Apr 2012 32,976 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,802 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,705 miles

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

some slight play in offside rear drive shaft/suspension.

Pass 19 May 2006 31,067 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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R717 XYD is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R717 XYD, 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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R717 XYD is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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