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S510 KSL

1998 BMW R1100

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,371 mi
Last recorded19,371 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS510 KSL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,371 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,020 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,272 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 13,272 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside front fork leaking oil

Slight deterioration of number plate

Pass 16 Jul 2005 10,774 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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S510 KSL is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S510 KSL, 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 S510 KSL registered?

S510 KSL is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S510 KSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S510 KSL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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