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R781 WRA

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,519 mi
Last recorded91,519 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 WRA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,519 miles

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

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,390 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,368 miles

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

frame slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 91,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

frame slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,217 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 90,116 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,844 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 81,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,876 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,399 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 65,308 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 54,865 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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R781 WRA 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 71.4%.

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 R781 WRA, 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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R781 WRA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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