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S288 JCW

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,405 mi
Last recorded42,405 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 JCW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 42,405 miles

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))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 42,405 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 39,554 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 39,547 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 38,410 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,199 miles

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

slight weep from shaft oil top up

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,703 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,918 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,062 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 27,062 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 25,611 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 23,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,759 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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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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