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S68 APA

1998 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

62,635 mi
Last recorded62,635 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 APA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,635 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 62,635 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,490 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,319 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 62,319 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 62,018 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,018 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 61,716 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,531 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 61,531 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 60,837 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

fairing bolts missing o/s lower near footrest!

small fairing crack o/side front!

Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,837 miles

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

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

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

fairing bolts missing o/s lower near footrest!

small fairing crack o/side front!

Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 56,687 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 56,685 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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S68 APA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S68 APA, 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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S68 APA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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