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S535 LFR

1998 BMW R1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,330 mi
Last recorded41,330 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 LFR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 41,330 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 38,022 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 38,013 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,013 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,944 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,460 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

steerin possible out of alignment

Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,460 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

steerin possible out of alignment

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,881 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,969 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,669 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 34,480 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 23 May 2008 34,480 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,039 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,096 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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S535 LFR is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S535 LFR, 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 S535 LFR registered?

S535 LFR is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S535 LFR safe to buy?

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