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S394 TAW

1998 BMW R1100

Maroon Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,109 mi
Last recorded45,109 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 TAW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,109 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,008 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,231 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 43,231 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,841 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,105 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,847 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,450 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 34,242 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,560 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,029 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 21,682 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 21,500 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,196 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 17,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 17,798 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,117 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 15,176 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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S394 TAW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Maroon with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S394 TAW, 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 S394 TAW registered?

S394 TAW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S394 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S394 TAW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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