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S569 SEV

1998 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS569 SEV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 68,671 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,408 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,811 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.17 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.15 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 49,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 49,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 46,532 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,509 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,032 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 46,018 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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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S569 SEV is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S569 SEV, 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 S569 SEV registered?

S569 SEV is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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