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S654 NBD

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,564 mi
Last recorded27,564 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 NBD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 27,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 25,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 23,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,337 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,318 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 23,318 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,874 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 21,874 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 21,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,756 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 20,740 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,484 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 19,885 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,186 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,684 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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S654 NBD is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S654 NBD, 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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S654 NBD is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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