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S411 BTA

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,257 mi
Last recorded130,257 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS411 BTA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 130,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 124,523 miles

Front tyre tread worn to 2mm on outside edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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 17 Apr 2024 119,227 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 119,227 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 112,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 104,413 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 99,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,000 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,444 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,442 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,665 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,078 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 84,068 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,578 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,070 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 67,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,183 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 54,170 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 54,120 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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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S411 BTA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S411 BTA, 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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S411 BTA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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