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T138 RGR

1999 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,752 mi
Last recorded54,752 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW R110036,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 RGR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,752 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,304 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013
Fail 5 Jun 2013 47,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,210 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 35,210 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 31,058 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bind on f brakes may be caused by new pads

Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,041 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 22,053 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 22,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,111 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 20,111 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,859 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 14,461 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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T138 RGR is a 1999 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,289 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 T138 RGR, 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 27 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T138 RGR registered?

T138 RGR is a 1999 BMW R1100, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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