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R995 OEB

1998 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,960 mi
Last recorded33,960 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 OEB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 33,960 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 33,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 31,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 29,705 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 26,510 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,124 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 22,122 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,104 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 22,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,924 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,687 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,409 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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R995 OEB is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R995 OEB, 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 R995 OEB registered?

R995 OEB is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is R995 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R995 OEB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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