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S322 RVM

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,789 mi
Last recorded48,789 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS322 RVM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,789 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 48,789 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 48,188 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 48,188 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 43,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,254 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 42,254 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,772 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 25,158 miles

rear tyre cracking across tread

slight bind rear brake

Pass 3 May 2014 24,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 24,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs pitted

slight bind rear brake

Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 24,093 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 23,958 miles

offside front brake disc has slight movement

Fail 24 Apr 2009 23,958 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

offside front brake disc has slight movement

Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,604 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,068 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

nearside and offside front brake discs have slight movement

Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,068 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

nearside and offside front brake discs have slight movement

Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,891 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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S322 RVM is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S322 RVM, 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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S322 RVM is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S322 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S322 RVM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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