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S424 KRB

1998 BMW R1100

Orange Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,241 mi
Last recorded57,241 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 KRB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 57,241 miles
Fail 3 May 2026 57,241 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 56,534 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 56,534 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,609 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,978 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 53,131 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 53,131 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,991 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,911 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 48,911 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,412 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,916 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,204 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,060 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 41,006 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,990 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 38,990 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 35,931 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 35,931 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 4 May 2010 34,883 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,455 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 25,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,482 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 25,482 miles

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

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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S424 KRB is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Orange with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S424 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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S424 KRB is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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