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R82 WGC

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,261 mi
Last recorded73,261 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 WGC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 73,261 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,244 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 69,796 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,719 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,573 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,712 miles

front floating discs worn on bobbins

very slight free play in rear suspension

Pass 26 Sep 2015 65,314 miles

slight play in rear swinging arm

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

tyre valves perished

Fail 1 Oct 2014 63,778 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

tyre valves perished

Fail 27 Sep 2014 63,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,769 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,689 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,560 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R82 WGC is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R82 WGC, 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 R82 WGC registered?

R82 WGC is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R82 WGC safe to buy?

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