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S51 CEU

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,726 mi
Last recorded64,726 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 CEU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,726 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 64,694 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,312 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,838 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 44,710 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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S51 CEU is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S51 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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What year was S51 CEU registered?

S51 CEU is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S51 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 CEU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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