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R730 CBU

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,944 mi
Last recorded68,944 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 CBU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,944 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,758 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft slight play

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 67,081 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 67,081 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,814 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 63,912 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,325 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,382 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,227 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 49,215 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,203 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,100 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 42,100 miles

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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R730 CBU is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R730 CBU, 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 R730 CBU registered?

R730 CBU is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R730 CBU safe to buy?

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