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S162 UAK

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,392 mi
Last recorded43,392 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 UAK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,392 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 43,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,318 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,925 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 42,772 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,510 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 36,697 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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S162 UAK is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S162 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 S162 UAK registered?

S162 UAK is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S162 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 UAK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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