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S573 LFR

1999 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,161 mi
Last recorded72,161 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R110036,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 LFR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 72,161 miles

Central Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 72,119 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,807 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 70,794 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 7,021 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,008 miles

all flexy and ferils a corroded and deteriating

front wheel has a slight bind

petrol cap rubber is deteriating

Pass 21 Jun 2014 67,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,011 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,431 miles

abs light remains on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,339 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 64,267 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 62,125 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,125 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,176 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 47,437 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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S573 LFR is a 1999 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 1999 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,289 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 S573 LFR, 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 27 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S573 LFR registered?

S573 LFR is a 1999 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S573 LFR safe to buy?

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