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S697 REY

1998 BMW R1100

Orange Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,886 mi
Last recorded56,886 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 REY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 56,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 56,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 55,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,682 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 55,679 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 55,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,478 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 51,467 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,423 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,155 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 35,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,380 miles

small amount of play rear wheel .front pads soon .front pads soon

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,474 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,921 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,834 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 19,179 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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S697 REY is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Orange with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S697 REY, 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 S697 REY registered?

S697 REY is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S697 REY safe to buy?

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