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S395 TAW

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,540 mi
Last recorded73,540 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS395 TAW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 73,540 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 72,782 miles

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

Slight movement in rear drive hub

Pass 7 May 2019 69,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,041 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,607 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 59,540 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,204 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 54,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 50,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,422 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,781 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,806 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 40,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 36,120 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 34,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 31,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

slight bind rear brake, slight play front disc buttons

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,936 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,972 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 19,448 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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S395 TAW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S395 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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S395 TAW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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