MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear REAR TYRE HAS A REPAIR
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front slight leek of brake fluid from reservoir top cap
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play rear paralever bearings have slight play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R843 VGC is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R843 VGC, 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 R843 VGC registered?
R843 VGC is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R843 VGC safe to buy?
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