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S104 ERR

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,083 mi
Last recorded28,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 ERR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 28,083 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 28,027 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 24,634 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 20,412 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 17,602 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 12,658 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 10,677 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 9,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,045 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,907 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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S104 ERR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S104 ERR, 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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What year was S104 ERR registered?

S104 ERR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S104 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 ERR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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