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R798 OGC

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,568 mi
Last recorded55,568 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 OGC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 55,568 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 55,562 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 51,295 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

slight play in both front brake disc bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,046 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,848 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

abs lamp flashing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,662 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 38,032 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,934 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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R798 OGC is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R798 OGC, 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 R798 OGC registered?

R798 OGC is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R798 OGC safe to buy?

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