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S124 ERR

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,537 mi
Last recorded68,537 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 ERR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,537 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 68,526 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 67,216 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 65,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 64,139 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,172 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 62,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 60,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 55,671 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 41,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,215 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 33,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,958 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 31,958 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,109 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,413 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,626 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,784 miles

ABS warning lights indicate an ABS fault

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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S124 ERR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S124 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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S124 ERR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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