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S409 TAW

1999 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,206 mi
Last recorded27,206 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R110036,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 TAW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 27,206 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 19,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 19,492 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 17,960 miles

slight corrosion on frame

slight play in rear diff area

Fail 10 Aug 2020 17,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pads broken appart from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on frame

slight play in rear diff area

Pass 15 Aug 2019 17,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in rear hub area

Fail 15 Aug 2019 17,081 miles

Front Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in rear hub area

Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,985 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,449 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,429 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 9,911 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,540 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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S409 TAW is a 1999 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,289 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 S409 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 27 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S409 TAW registered?

S409 TAW is a 1999 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S409 TAW safe to buy?

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