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RV52 BYG

2002 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,553 mi
Last recorded27,553 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R110021,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 BYG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 27,553 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 27,542 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,521 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 27,500 miles

Stop lamp not working on foot pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 27,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 26,231 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 26,231 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 25,273 miles

early signs of rear brake bind

Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,166 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 22,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,599 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,626 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 17,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 15,094 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 13,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,204 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,990 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 8,952 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 3,987 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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RV52 BYG is a 2002 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 21,379 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 RV52 BYG, 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 24 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV52 BYG registered?

RV52 BYG is a 2002 BMW R1100, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is RV52 BYG safe to buy?

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