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S425 KRB

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,629 mi
Last recorded55,629 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 KRB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 55,629 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake bobbins slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 55,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake bobbins slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs rivits worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc rivets a bit worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,772 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,874 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 48,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 48,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,931 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,268 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,949 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,914 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,607 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,417 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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S425 KRB is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S425 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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What year was S425 KRB registered?

S425 KRB is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S425 KRB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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