MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
abs system warning light on
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit now (3.2A1f(ii))
abs system warning lights on
Neutral lamp is not working
Steering damper is a little weak
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear brake master cylinder seal from resovoir is perished
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
number plate starting to deteriorate but figures still legible
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R848 VGC is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R848 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 R848 VGC registered?
R848 VGC is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 9 June 1998.
Is R848 VGC safe to buy?
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