MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,405 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front slight oil leak from front fork oil seals -not excessive
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
slight weep from shaft oil top up
Nearside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S288 JCW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 S288 JCW, 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 S288 JCW registered?
S288 JCW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S288 JCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S288 JCW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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