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S164 RCR

1998 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,706 mi
Last recorded72,706 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 RCR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,706 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,287 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 67,287 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,891 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,725 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,217 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,478 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,469 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 52,596 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,596 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,633 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 34,533 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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S164 RCR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Yellow with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S164 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 S164 RCR registered?

S164 RCR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S164 RCR safe to buy?

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