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BMW R1100

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,085 cc

T456 KAUMOT history

T456 KAU is a yellow petrol BMW R1100 first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 31,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
31,380 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T456 KAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R1100
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T456 KAU was last recorded at 31,380 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2007: 25,877 miles, lower than 125,744 miles on 26 May 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
31,171 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,380 miles
  • 2025 – 31,171 miles
  • 2018 – 30,124 miles
  • 2017 – 28,192 miles
  • 2015 – 27,632 miles
  • 2014 – 27,628 miles
  • 2013 – 27,453 miles
  • 2012 – 27,083 miles
  • 2011 – 26,757 miles
  • 2009 – 26,214 miles
  • 2007 – 25,877 miles
  • 2006 – 125,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail31,380 miles
  • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail31,380 miles (+209)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,380 miles
    Test number
    749365726384
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass31,171 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    31,171 miles
    Test number
    979630229065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,124 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,124 miles
    Test number
    922817048616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,192 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,192 miles
    Test number
    341186988084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,632 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,632 miles
    Test number
    227460495142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,628 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,628 miles
    Test number
    627174544244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,453 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,453 miles
    Test number
    865170103191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,083 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,083 miles
    Test number
    185987592444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,757 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    176222811174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,748 miles (+534)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,748 miles
    Test number
    457275401164
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  11. Pass26,214 miles (+337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,214 miles
    Test number
    284991139419
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  12. Pass25,877 miles (-99,867)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,877 miles
    Test number
    511491447183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    125,744 miles
    Test number
    180406246188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T456 KAU

Does T456 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T456 KAU expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T456 KAU?
The MOT on T456 KAU expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T456 KAU done?
T456 KAU was recorded at 31,380 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026.
Has T456 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T456 KAU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T456 KAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T456 KAU find?
T456 KAU failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%; rear brake binding but not excessively.

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