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S422 BSF

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,525 mi
Last recorded56,525 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 BSF
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2005 56,525 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 56,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

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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S422 BSF is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S422 BSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S422 BSF registered?

S422 BSF is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S422 BSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S422 BSF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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