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S516 ADL

1998 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,628 mi
Last recorded53,628 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 ADL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,628 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,979 miles

Front tyre tread depth 2mm

Play on both front brake disc bobbins

Rear brake disc worn close to minimum thickness

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,290 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 42,280 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2007 34,517 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 32,249 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 25,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 25,735 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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S516 ADL is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S516 ADL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S516 ADL registered?

S516 ADL is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S516 ADL safe to buy?

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