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R778 FNH

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,440 mi
Last recorded85,440 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 FNH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 85,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 85,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 83,951 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,418 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,684 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,180 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 75,992 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 69,318 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 50,309 miles

slight drag at front brakes

Fail 18 May 2010 50,270 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 41,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 32,442 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,570 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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R778 FNH is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R778 FNH, 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 R778 FNH registered?

R778 FNH is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R778 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 FNH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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