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R75 SGM

1998 BMW R1100

Gold Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,895 mi
Last recorded92,895 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 SGM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 92,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 91,222 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 91,896 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 91,856 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure Missing bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc insecure Missing bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 90,854 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 90,854 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,910 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 86,255 miles

Play in rear hub, may need adjusting.?

Steering head bearing may have slight free play ?

Fail 13 May 2019 86,255 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in rear hub, may need adjusting.?

Steering head bearing may have slight free play ?

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,303 miles

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

Play in rear hub, may need adjusting.?

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,678 miles

Slight play in head stock?

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,927 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,846 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly Sticking causing brake light to remain on and front brake to bind (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,266 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,096 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 67,908 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,526 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,279 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,253 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 49,239 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 43,939 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 38,760 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 32,093 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 32,093 miles

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

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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R75 SGM is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Gold with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R75 SGM, 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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R75 SGM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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