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S518 JSS

1998 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,996 mi
Last recorded70,996 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 JSS
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 70,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 70,659 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,023 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,394 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 68,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,747 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 64,879 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,072 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,572 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,607 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 59,011 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,815 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,389 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 53,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 52,165 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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S518 JSS is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S518 JSS, 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 S518 JSS registered?

S518 JSS is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S518 JSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 JSS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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