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VX02 GKU

2002 BMW R1100

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,102 mi
Last recorded61,102 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R110021,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 GKU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 61,102 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 60,020 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 56,782 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 55,970 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,204 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 54,586 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,725 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,544 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,952 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

rear brake dragging recommend caliper service

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,848 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 39,311 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Misting on steering damper

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,311 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Misting on steering damper

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 34,527 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,235 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 30,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 May 2008 27,511 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,894 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 May 2006 15,844 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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VX02 GKU is a 2002 BMW R1100 in Yellow 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 VX02 GKU, 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.

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What year was VX02 GKU registered?

VX02 GKU is a 2002 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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