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S298 APK

1998 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,095 mi
Last recorded41,095 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 APK
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,095 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 40,354 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Central Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 40,354 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Central Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Central Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,717 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 39,717 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 38,126 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 38,032 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,096 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,500 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,399 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 15,398 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 8,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 5,172 miles

Front brake pad backing rusty.

Numberplate light missing.

Rear hugger rattles but secure on mountings.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 770 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 27,589 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear brake binding slightly ( not excessive )

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,214 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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S298 APK is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Yellow 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 S298 APK, 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 S298 APK registered?

S298 APK is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S298 APK safe to buy?

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