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S51 XNP

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,292 mi
Last recorded126,292 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 126,292 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

abs light does not go out

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 22 Jul 2020 126,292 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

abs light does not go out

Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,292 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 126,292 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 126,275 miles

abs warning light is on

Fail 14 Oct 2016 126,251 miles

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

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

abs warning light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 123,440 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,874 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 120,274 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 119,415 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 118,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 117,108 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 110,962 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 110,962 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 103,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 103,600 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 98,265 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 95,332 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 94,679 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 XNP is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S51 XNP, 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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S51 XNP is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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