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W838 RRU

2000 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,883 mi
Last recorded33,883 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 RRU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 33,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 33,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 33,486 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2023 33,085 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 33,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front offside brake flexi pipe insecure

Pass 4 May 2013 32,232 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 31,630 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,143 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 30,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,492 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 23,186 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,186 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,646 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 20,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,326 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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W838 RRU is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 32,645 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 W838 RRU, 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 26 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W838 RRU registered?

W838 RRU is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W838 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W838 RRU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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