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S46 CEU

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,675 mi
Last recorded59,675 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 CEU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 59,675 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sump damp indicating slight oil leak. Not dripping on floor.

Fail 15 Aug 2024 59,675 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sump damp indicating slight oil leak. Not dripping on floor.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,155 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 58,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 58,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating disc mounts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 57,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating disc mounts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating disc mounts worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,123 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,030 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,223 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,678 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 38,678 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,345 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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S46 CEU is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S46 CEU, 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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S46 CEU is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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