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S411 TAW

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,566 mi
Last recorded86,566 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS411 TAW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,566 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 86,549 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched Incorrectly routed fouling on forks on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 84,870 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,666 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 80,502 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,496 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,060 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,104 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 61,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,923 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 50,162 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 50,162 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 43,787 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,888 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,847 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,421 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,659 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,327 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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S411 TAW is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S411 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 S411 TAW registered?

S411 TAW is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S411 TAW safe to buy?

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