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S165 RCR

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,489 mi
Last recorded59,489 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 RCR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,912 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,265 miles

Central Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,920 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 56,913 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,833 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 52,725 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 52,715 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,885 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,881 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 80,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,779 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 49,779 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,004 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 46,004 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,870 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,405 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly. R.B.T. shows 10kg force when brake NOT applied. Less than 10% MAXIMUM brake force (170kg).

Front tyre underinflated.

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

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

Rear brake binding very slightly. R.B.T. shows 5kg force when brake NOT applied. Less than 10% MAXIMUM brake force (130kg).

Small nail stuck in rear tyre.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,818 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 35,805 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,595 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 30,338 miles

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

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

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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S165 RCR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S165 RCR, 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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S165 RCR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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