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S897 LVY

1999 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,939 mi
Last recorded13,939 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R110036,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 LVY
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 13,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 12,509 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 12,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 12,079 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 11,868 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 11,567 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 11,371 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 10,925 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 10,144 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 8,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,107 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 7,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,977 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,304 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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S897 LVY is a 1999 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,289 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 S897 LVY, 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 27 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S897 LVY registered?

S897 LVY is a 1999 BMW R1100, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S897 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S897 LVY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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