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VK52 OUY

2002 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,575 mi
Last recorded37,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 OUY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 37,575 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,502 miles

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

number plate digits slightly reduced size

Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,236 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 31,700 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,050 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 29,041 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 May 2012 26,983 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,621 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,680 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2006 13,599 miles

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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VK52 OUY is a 2002 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VK52 OUY, 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 VK52 OUY registered?

VK52 OUY is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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The MOT history for VK52 OUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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