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R84 EVM

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

291 mi
Last recorded291 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 EVM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 20,041 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 20,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,033 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 90,033 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,426 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 40,291 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 84,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,050 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 78,592 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,987 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,567 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 72,561 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 72,468 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 66,436 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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R84 EVM 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 66.7%.

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 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 R84 EVM, 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 R84 EVM registered?

R84 EVM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R84 EVM safe to buy?

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