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S42 XNP

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,582 mi
Last recorded44,582 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 XNP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,582 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 44,534 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,504 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 42,101 miles

Front front position lamp not working

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure offside front foot rest bracket cracked (6.1.1c)

slight oil / grease leaking from rear wheel hub

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,596 miles

Oil leak oil leak from rear wheel hub ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,267 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 37,267 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,413 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,413 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 31,579 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,732 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 28,725 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,182 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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S42 XNP is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S42 XNP, 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 S42 XNP registered?

S42 XNP is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S42 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S42 XNP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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