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S406 TAW

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,945 mi
Last recorded45,945 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 TAW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 45,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 45,638 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 45,241 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 44,660 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 42,677 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 42,674 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine front cover missing

Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 42,201 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,672 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,900 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 38,320 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 36,657 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,663 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,163 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,637 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,944 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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S406 TAW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S406 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 S406 TAW registered?

S406 TAW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S406 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S406 TAW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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