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VA02 GHH

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,913 mi
Last recorded35,913 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 GHH
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 35,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 34,494 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 33,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 33,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 32,380 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 31,538 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,128 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2019 30,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 29,972 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,195 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 28,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

advise rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,210 miles

Reg plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 20 Jul 2013 26,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 24,747 miles

number plate slightly deterioted but chracters are still clearly visible

Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 22,836 miles

ADVISE NoPLATE DETERIORATED

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 19,408 miles

advise rear number plate

Pass 2 Aug 2008 16,279 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 12,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 9,564 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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VA02 GHH is a 2002 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 23,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA02 GHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA02 GHH registered?

VA02 GHH is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is VA02 GHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 GHH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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