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S574 SEV

1998 BMW R1100

Orange Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,202 mi
Last recorded28,202 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 SEV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 28,202 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 28,189 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,232 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 27,226 miles

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2022 26,380 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 May 2021 25,881 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 25,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 23,533 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,567 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,530 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,860 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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S574 SEV is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Orange with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S574 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 S574 SEV registered?

S574 SEV is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S574 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S574 SEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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