1998 BMW R Series 1.1L Petrol · S414 BTA
1998 BMW R Series (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 32,688 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW R SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1082cc
S414 BTA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 32,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S414 BTA Mileage History
- 18/05/202330,733 mi
- 29/05/202432,682 mi+1,949 mi
- 11/06/202432,685 mi+3 mi
- 22/04/202632,688 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 667 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S414 BTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW R Series (S414 BTA) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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