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R74 NRC

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,969 mi
Last recorded44,969 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 NRC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 44,969 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front Offside Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 43,061 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 43,056 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 41,509 miles

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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R74 NRC is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R74 NRC, 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 R74 NRC registered?

R74 NRC is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 9 May 1998.

Is R74 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 NRC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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