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S429 UNE

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,386 mi
Last recorded49,386 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 UNE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,386 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 49,382 miles

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,671 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,632 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 19,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,994 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 16,389 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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S429 UNE is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S429 UNE, 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 S429 UNE registered?

S429 UNE is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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