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R922 AKO

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,399 mi
Last recorded42,399 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 AKO
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,399 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 41,803 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 41,803 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 41,461 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,446 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in brake disc bobbins.

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 41,446 miles

Brake locking device missing Rear brake pad pin retaining clip missing. (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Front Slight play in brake disc bobbins.

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,458 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,420 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish.

Slight wear in front brake disc carrier rollers.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 37,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish.

Slight wear in front brake disc carrier rollers.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,741 miles

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

Slight wear in front brake disc carrier rollers.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,959 miles

Slight wear in front brake disk rollers.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,398 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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R922 AKO is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R922 AKO, 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 R922 AKO registered?

R922 AKO is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R922 AKO safe to buy?

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