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S35 CEU

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,375 mi
Last recorded70,375 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 CEU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 70,375 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,967 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 67,058 miles

ABS system may not be working ABS switch works stopping flash warning

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Left and right calipers (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 67,058 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Over revving throttle seized choke cable (6.2.7 (a) (i))

ABS system may not be working ABS switch works stopping flash warning

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Left and right calipers (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,031 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,000 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,932 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,692 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 66,692 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,685 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 65,685 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,372 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,593 miles

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

rear tyre wearing flat in centre of tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,451 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,082 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 45,082 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,434 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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S35 CEU is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S35 CEU, 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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S35 CEU is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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