MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate slightly deteriorated
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Registration plate slightly deteroirated
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front disc (floating setup) worn
Registration plate slightly deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate slightly deterorated
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the BMW R1100?
Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S397 TAW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Orange with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 S397 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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S397 TAW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 December 1998.
Is S397 TAW safe to buy?
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