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S423 KRB

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,270 mi
Last recorded60,270 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 KRB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 60,270 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 60,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 60,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,531 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 59,526 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 58,381 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,206 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,630 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,553 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 42,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,097 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,551 miles

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

rear brake has slight bind !!

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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S423 KRB is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S423 KRB, 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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S423 KRB is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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