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GL52 GWN

2002 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,598 mi
Last recorded35,598 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R110021,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 GWN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 35,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 35,491 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 35,423 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 35,335 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,013 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 34,009 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 33,497 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 31,580 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,357 miles

Number plate light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,290 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,867 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,283 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 9,867 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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GL52 GWN is a 2002 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL52 GWN, 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 GL52 GWN registered?

GL52 GWN is a 2002 BMW R1100, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is GL52 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 GWN shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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