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R864 VGC

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,531 mi
Last recorded78,531 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 VGC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,187 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,266 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,441 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,931 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,235 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,460 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,926 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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R864 VGC is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R864 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 R864 VGC registered?

R864 VGC is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R864 VGC safe to buy?

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