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S162 LGA

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,250 mi
Last recorded46,250 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 LGA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,922 miles

advisory ,,/ long hand brake travel

Pass 29 Dec 2014 44,415 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Aug 2014 44,315 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s pillion foot pedal bracket cracked

Pass 10 May 2010 44,267 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 44,267 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,954 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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S162 LGA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S162 LGA, 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 S162 LGA registered?

S162 LGA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S162 LGA safe to buy?

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