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S424 UKJ

1998 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,281 mi
Last recorded33,281 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 UKJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

advise front wheel stiff to turn by hand! further inspection required!

Fail 20 Apr 2009 33,279 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

advise front wheel stiff to turn by hand! further inspection required!

Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

crack in exhaust box

Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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 UKJ is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKJ, 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 S424 UKJ registered?

S424 UKJ is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S424 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S424 UKJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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