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R923 SJM

1998 BMW R1100

Orange Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,417 mi
Last recorded40,417 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 SJM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 40,417 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 40,417 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 40,407 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jun 2012 40,398 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2011 35,961 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,646 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,325 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 31,315 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,628 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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R923 SJM is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Orange with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R923 SJM, 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 R923 SJM registered?

R923 SJM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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