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S550 CWL

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,895 mi
Last recorded39,895 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 CWL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 39,895 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,405 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 38,750 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,861 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 37,097 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,263 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,132 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 33,888 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,701 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 32,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,707 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,025 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 27,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,443 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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S550 CWL is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S550 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 S550 CWL registered?

S550 CWL is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S550 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 CWL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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