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S430 UNE

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,069 mi
Last recorded39,069 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 UNE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 39,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 39,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 39,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,582 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,798 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 36,250 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 35,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,390 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 31,326 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,973 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,464 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,345 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 27,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,566 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 26,557 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,362 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 25,361 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,665 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,676 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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S430 UNE is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S430 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S430 UNE registered?

S430 UNE is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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