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S163 RCR

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,978 mi
Last recorded53,978 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 RCR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,978 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 53,978 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,606 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,981 miles

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

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

fork dust seals damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,873 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,499 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,533 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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S163 RCR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S163 RCR, 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 S163 RCR registered?

S163 RCR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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