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S250 UEW

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,617 mi
Last recorded93,617 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 UEW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 93,617 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 93,613 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

there is slight fluid loss from front forks

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,562 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

rear tyre has cracks is side wall

rear tyre is punctured

rear tyre is worn close to wear bars

Fail 25 Apr 2018 92,559 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid master cylinder (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake component leaking fluid master cylinder (3.2.B4)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from rear brake lever (1.3.1a)

Brake component has an inadequate repair n/s front brake inner pad fitted wrong way round (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

rear tyre has cracks is side wall

rear tyre is punctured

rear tyre is worn close to wear bars

Fail 14 Feb 2018 92,555 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing l/h pillion footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

rear tyre is close to wear bars

Pass 6 May 2014 92,226 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 92,226 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2011 89,981 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,697 miles

Front brake pads worn uneven

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 87,196 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,185 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2006 78,257 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 78,257 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 72,223 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 72,205 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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S250 UEW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 S250 UEW, 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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S250 UEW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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