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S448 GHW

1999 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,810 mi
Last recorded83,810 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW R110036,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 GHW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 81,079 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,905 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 77,905 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

retro fitted position and stop lamps on rear

Pass 23 Jun 2020 76,383 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 75,683 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play para lever (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Oct 2017 75,378 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play para lever (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,194 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength disc rivets (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength disc rivets (3.2.A1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

throttle returns slowly

Pass 7 Nov 2015 71,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 71,476 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 69,374 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

possible rear wheel bearing play not able to check correctly

Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 56,557 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,213 miles

Offside rear footrest mounting fractured

Pass 4 May 2010 44,604 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,016 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 40,991 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,390 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,287 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,075 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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S448 GHW is a 1999 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,289 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 S448 GHW, 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 27 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S448 GHW is a 1999 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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