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VX52 YBZ

2002 BMW R850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,200 mi
Last recorded22,200 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 YBZ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 22,200 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 21,985 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 21,985 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 21,704 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 21,695 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension stiff

Pass 11 Jan 2021 21,523 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 21,523 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 21,144 miles

BOTH HANDLEBAR RUBBERS BADLY DAMAGED .

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit very close to limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 20,637 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 20,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,655 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 18,709 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,554 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 16,498 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 15,674 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 13,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,550 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,132 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 11,132 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 10,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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VX52 YBZ is a 2002 BMW R850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX52 YBZ, 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.

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What year was VX52 YBZ registered?

VX52 YBZ is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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