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S540 CWL

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,245 mi
Last recorded88,245 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 CWL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2023 88,245 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,369 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,606 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 73,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 67,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 63,445 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 60,604 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 56,717 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 55,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 54,542 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 May 2012 51,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,045 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,693 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,406 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,311 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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S540 CWL is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S540 CWL, 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 S540 CWL registered?

S540 CWL is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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