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YE02 AVK

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,330 mi
Last recorded75,330 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 AVK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 75,330 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Paralever pivot bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 74,750 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,085 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,185 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,535 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 57,285 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,852 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,312 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 33,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,779 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 10,990 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 7,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 7,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 7,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 6,856 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 6,856 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2011 6,525 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 6,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 5,259 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,855 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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YE02 AVK is a 2002 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YE02 AVK, 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 YE02 AVK registered?

YE02 AVK is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is YE02 AVK safe to buy?

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