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S247 RFU

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,843 mi
Last recorded28,843 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 RFU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 28,843 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 28,675 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bevel box to swing arm pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 28,354 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 27,692 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 27,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 26,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 26,393 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,881 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,760 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,298 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 20,290 miles

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,152 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 20,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 19,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,319 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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S247 RFU is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S247 RFU, 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 S247 RFU registered?

S247 RFU is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 September 1998.

Is S247 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 RFU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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