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S127 ERR

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,558 mi
Last recorded52,558 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 ERR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 52,558 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 51,524 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 50,051 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 50,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 48,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 48,676 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 47,236 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,129 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 43,120 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,026 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,767 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,192 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,714 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 33,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,678 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,129 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,136 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 29,350 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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S127 ERR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S127 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 S127 ERR registered?

S127 ERR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S127 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S127 ERR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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