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S63 KJB

1998 BMW R1100

Orange Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,713 mi
Last recorded32,713 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 KJB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 32,713 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 32,705 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2019 32,564 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,068 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,956 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,297 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,880 miles

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

rear brake master cylinder pushrod yoke worn

Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,880 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear brake master cylinder pushrod yoke worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,704 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 30,666 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,391 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,391 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,698 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,940 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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S63 KJB is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Orange with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S63 KJB, 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 S63 KJB registered?

S63 KJB is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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