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S264 TJA

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,403 mi
Last recorded35,403 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 TJA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 35,403 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2025 35,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,884 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 34,877 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 34,862 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyre flat

Pass 30 Jan 2023 34,441 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 34,173 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 33,357 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 33,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,834 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,129 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 32,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,987 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 31,976 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 31,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 31,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,622 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 30,617 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,480 miles

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

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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S264 TJA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S264 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 S264 TJA registered?

S264 TJA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S264 TJA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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