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S712 REY

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,077 mi
Last recorded67,077 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 REY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 66,525 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Very slight increase in throttle at full right hand lock

Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,832 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 61,626 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,586 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,545 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 61,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,473 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 60,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,098 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,837 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 47,137 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 45,957 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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S712 REY is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S712 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 S712 REY registered?

S712 REY is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S712 REY safe to buy?

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