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R927 SJM

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,937 mi
Last recorded31,937 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 SJM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 31,937 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 31,937 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 31,355 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 31,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,672 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 30,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,107 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 30,070 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 30,057 miles

Offside front fork slider has light misting of oil

Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,683 miles

Both front fork slider tubes have light misting of oil on stanchions but does not form part of front damping.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,247 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,183 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 28,976 miles

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

nos plate light not illuminating

Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,362 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,742 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,780 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,744 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,308 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,676 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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R927 SJM is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R927 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 R927 SJM registered?

R927 SJM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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