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S426 KRB

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,096 mi
Last recorded29,096 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 KRB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 29,096 miles

Rear slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Apr 2025 27,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 24,789 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 24,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 23,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 20,790 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 20,732 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear drive case

Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,894 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 19,812 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 15,997 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 15,840 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 14,829 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 14,357 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front brake is sticking slightly.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,391 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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S426 KRB is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S426 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S426 KRB registered?

S426 KRB is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S426 KRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S426 KRB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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