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R8 RPJ

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,063 mi
Last recorded20,063 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 RPJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 20,063 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Maximum limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drive hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 20,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Maximum limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drive hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 18,623 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drive hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 17,185 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drive hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 15,831 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drive hub . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 15,282 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear drive hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 14,820 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 14,003 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear drive hub bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 13,863 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 13,476 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 13,347 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 13,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 13,102 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 12,220 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 11,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 11,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 10,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 4,667 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 1,623 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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R8 RPJ is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R8 RPJ, 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 R8 RPJ registered?

R8 RPJ is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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