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R615 KSG

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,697 mi
Last recorded67,697 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 KSG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 67,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front ,rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 62,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front ,rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,708 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror is cracked

Pass 28 May 2021 57,611 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 56,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,856 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,282 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 50,472 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,247 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,432 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,870 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 40,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 39,744 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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R615 KSG is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R615 KSG, 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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R615 KSG is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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