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S150 ABR

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,414 mi
Last recorded53,414 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 ABR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 39,850 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 39,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,712 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 39,712 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,951 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 37,936 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 37,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 37,055 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 36,250 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

Fail 10 Aug 2016 36,256 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,614 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,019 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,216 miles

Nail in rear tyre.Advise rapid attention.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,116 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 27,116 miles

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 25,299 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 21,431 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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S150 ABR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S150 ABR, 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 S150 ABR registered?

S150 ABR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S150 ABR safe to buy?

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