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FD52 TVJ

2002 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,176 mi
Last recorded38,176 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R110021,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 TVJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 38,176 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 37,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 37,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,279 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 37,269 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 35,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,599 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,347 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 34,332 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 31,657 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 28,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 24,484 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 24,484 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,256 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,916 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,391 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 10,391 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 9,233 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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FD52 TVJ is a 2002 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD52 TVJ, 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 FD52 TVJ registered?

FD52 TVJ is a 2002 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 December 2002.

Is FD52 TVJ safe to buy?

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