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S118 BDU

1998 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,237 mi
Last recorded52,237 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 BDU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 52,237 miles

NSR foot rest seized in the up position

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 52,237 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

NSR foot rest seized in the up position

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,184 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 52,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 51,140 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,095 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 51,056 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,796 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,364 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 45,255 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,849 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,958 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 37,639 miles

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

front and rear tyres squaring off

headlight set to loaded position aim

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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S118 BDU is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S118 BDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S118 BDU registered?

S118 BDU is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S118 BDU safe to buy?

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