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S178 RCR

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,754 mi
Last recorded29,754 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 RCR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 29,754 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 27,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 26,238 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 26,059 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,508 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 25,505 miles

Front Direction indicator missing both (1.5.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working both (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,424 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 25,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,982 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,681 miles

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

marks around holes in rear disc

Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,401 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,673 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,417 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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S178 RCR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S178 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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S178 RCR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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