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T283 WGK

1999 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

17,241 mi
Last recorded17,241 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R110036,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 WGK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 17,241 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 17,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil leak at drive shaft onto brake disc (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 16,645 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 15,957 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 15,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 13,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 13,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,398 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 13,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 12,089 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 12,089 miles

Horn control defective horn sticking on when applied (1.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 11,829 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,733 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 11,733 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,378 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,678 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fuel cap seal begining to perish

slight leak from steering damper

Fail 13 Apr 2010 10,678 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fuel cap seal begining to perish

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,677 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 9,634 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,568 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,613 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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T283 WGK is a 1999 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T283 WGK, 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 T283 WGK registered?

T283 WGK is a 1999 BMW R1100, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T283 WGK safe to buy?

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