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S260 TJA

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,298 mi
Last recorded44,298 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 TJA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 44,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 43,365 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 43,365 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 43,268 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 43,263 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 40,468 miles

front tyre showing signs of becoming misshapped

Fail 19 May 2017 40,445 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

front tyre showing signs of becoming misshapped

Pass 19 May 2016 38,697 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 37,356 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 37,030 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 37,020 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 36,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,361 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 36,017 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,290 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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S260 TJA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S260 TJA, 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 S260 TJA registered?

S260 TJA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 25 October 1998.

Is S260 TJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S260 TJA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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