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S125 BDU

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,731 mi
Last recorded30,731 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 BDU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 30,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 29,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 28,989 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 26,211 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,442 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,021 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 16,378 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,659 miles

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

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

Front brake binding slightly .

Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 7,707 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 7,707 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,544 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 4,388 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 4,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,265 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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S125 BDU is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S125 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 S125 BDU registered?

S125 BDU is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S125 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S125 BDU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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