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R968 EFC

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,885 mi
Last recorded48,885 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 EFC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,885 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,445 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,933 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing only on centre portion of tread (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,044 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 46,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,742 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 45,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,974 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 39,131 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 33,257 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 33,257 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,439 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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R968 EFC is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R968 EFC, 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 R968 EFC registered?

R968 EFC is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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