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S453 HUB

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,949 mi
Last recorded59,949 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 HUB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 59,949 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,744 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,562 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,085 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,229 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 56,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 53,500 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,893 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,582 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,832 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 44,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Fail 24 May 2013 44,832 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,832 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 44,820 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,237 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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S453 HUB is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S453 HUB, 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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S453 HUB is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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