CarVerify

Free Car Check

S530 SWG

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,335 mi
Last recorded28,335 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 SWG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 28,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 28,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 27,515 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 27,515 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 24,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 24,129 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,912 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 17,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,756 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 16,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 11,693 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 8,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 8,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 6,011 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 6,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 3,498 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 3,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 3,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 3,430 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 3,008 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 2,121 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
Full BMW R1100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S530 SWG is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S530 SWG, 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

How do I check the history of S530 SWG?

You can check the full history of S530 SWG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S530 SWG registered?

S530 SWG is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S530 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 SWG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S530 SWG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S530 SWG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.