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S117 ERR

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,241 mi
Last recorded24,241 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 ERR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 24,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 24,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,518 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,718 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 19,360 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 19,358 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 May 2012 18,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 18,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,765 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,511 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,009 miles

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

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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S117 ERR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S117 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 S117 ERR registered?

S117 ERR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S117 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S117 ERR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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