MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Offside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
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))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
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
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
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)
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.
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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