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R752 MTV

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,201 mi
Last recorded48,201 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 MTV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 48,201 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 47,491 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 46,304 miles

Front tyre uneven wear.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,742 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 43,742 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 40,706 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 40,697 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 39,592 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 38,626 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 38,606 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,697 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,133 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

throttle slightly stiff

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,566 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 32,559 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Dec 2006 29,602 miles

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

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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R752 MTV is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R752 MTV, 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 R752 MTV registered?

R752 MTV is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R752 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 MTV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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