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S345 KRV

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,527 mi
Last recorded69,527 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS345 KRV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 69,527 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 69,504 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Rear brake pads worn down to metal. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside pillion footrest cotta pin missing from clevis pin.

Offside pillion footrest damaged/incomplete.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre wearing unevenly - replacement strongly advised. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 67,718 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly.

Offside pillion footrest damaged/incomplete.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in joint between swing arm and bevel box. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 63,122 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 54,230 miles

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 54,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 48,223 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,204 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 47,802 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 47,771 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 47,659 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 47,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 43,096 miles

front brakes starting to bind

headlamp lens cracked

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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S345 KRV is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S345 KRV, 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 S345 KRV registered?

S345 KRV is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S345 KRV safe to buy?

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