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YP02 YBJ

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,599 mi
Last recorded121,599 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 YBJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 121,599 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 121,599 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component fouling on mudguard cutting grove in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 121,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 120,903 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 120,426 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 119,285 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both Nearside Indicators Flashing Fast (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 119,251 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front Tyre Tread Below 1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both Nearside Indicators Flashing Fast (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 117,641 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,450 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,176 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,552 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,986 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,849 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,907 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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YP02 YBJ 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 90.5%.

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 YP02 YBJ, 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 YP02 YBJ registered?

YP02 YBJ is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YP02 YBJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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