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DA02 FYE

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,091 mi
Last recorded35,091 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 FYE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 35,091 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 35,083 miles

Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 34,731 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 34,722 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 34,544 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,103 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,539 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,618 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,964 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,309 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 17,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,063 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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DA02 FYE is a 2002 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DA02 FYE, 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 DA02 FYE registered?

DA02 FYE is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is DA02 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA02 FYE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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