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S585 SEV

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,192 mi
Last recorded42,192 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 SEV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,192 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn at bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 42,191 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking fender (6.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn at bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 May 2016 42,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,150 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 41,170 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,168 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 37,063 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 34,597 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 12 May 2009 32,859 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 32,859 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2008 31,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,936 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 May 2006 28,097 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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S585 SEV is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S585 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 S585 SEV registered?

S585 SEV is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S585 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S585 SEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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