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S159 UAK

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,930 mi
Last recorded21,930 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 UAK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,930 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

number plate lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,126 miles

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

nail in tyre

rear tyre is ON the limit and has a small nail in it

Fail 19 Jul 2006 17,005 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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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S159 UAK is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S159 UAK, 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 S159 UAK registered?

S159 UAK is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S159 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S159 UAK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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