CarVerify

Free Car Check

S144 LGA

1998 BMW R1100

Orange Petrol 1085cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,628 mi
Last recorded38,628 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 LGA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,628 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 36,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 35,643 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 35,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,313 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,007 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 23,887 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 May 2009 23,887 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,549 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,613 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,921 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
Full BMW R1100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S144 LGA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Orange with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S144 LGA, 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

How do I check the history of S144 LGA?

You can check the full history of S144 LGA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S144 LGA registered?

S144 LGA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S144 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S144 LGA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S144 LGA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S144 LGA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.