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S251 UEW

1998 BMW R1100

Orange Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,507 mi
Last recorded25,507 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 UEW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 25,507 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 24,984 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 24,542 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 24,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 24,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 24,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,037 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,705 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 23,703 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jun 2008 23,701 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 23,568 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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S251 UEW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Orange with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S251 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S251 UEW?

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What year was S251 UEW registered?

S251 UEW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S251 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S251 UEW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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