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S206 VWJ

1998 BMW R1100

White Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,087 mi
Last recorded52,087 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 VWJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 52,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 47,999 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 42,257 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 40,758 miles

Central Front Upper HEAD STALK BEARINGS FEEL ROUGH IN PLACES AS THE STEERING IS TURNED FROM SIDE TO SID BUT NO PLAY

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 37,256 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,581 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,940 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,222 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 31,222 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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S206 VWJ is a 1998 BMW R1100 in White 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 S206 VWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S206 VWJ registered?

S206 VWJ is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S206 VWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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