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S398 SMB

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,138 mi
Last recorded55,138 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 SMB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2023 55,138 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,824 miles

Front brake disc bobbins/carriers are worn.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,326 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,676 miles

Both tyres are wearing with flat areas appearing.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 36,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,514 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 28,014 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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S398 SMB is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S398 SMB, 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 S398 SMB registered?

S398 SMB is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S398 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S398 SMB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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