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S17 SAV

1998 BMW R1100

White Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,452 mi
Last recorded27,452 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 SAV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,452 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,441 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 27,441 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 May 2012 25,221 miles

Front tyre tread low

Pass 5 May 2011
Pass 13 May 2009 22,958 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 22,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,599 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,937 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,204 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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S17 SAV is a 1998 BMW R1100 in White with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S17 SAV, 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 S17 SAV registered?

S17 SAV is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S17 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 SAV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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