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S434 XYA

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,235 mi
Last recorded40,235 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 XYA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,235 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,113 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,663 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,515 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 38,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,389 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,120 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,309 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 32,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,522 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 25,522 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,711 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 6 Dec 2008 16,054 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,471 miles

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

Rear 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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S434 XYA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S434 XYA, 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 S434 XYA registered?

S434 XYA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S434 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S434 XYA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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