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EU02 ZPS

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,516 mi
Last recorded46,516 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 ZPS
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 46,516 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 45,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 44,535 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 44,115 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 44,098 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,960 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,504 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 31,846 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 29,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,171 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

rear parallever bearing has slight freeplay

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,591 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,173 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,955 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,867 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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EU02 ZPS is a 2002 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EU02 ZPS, 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 EU02 ZPS registered?

EU02 ZPS is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is EU02 ZPS safe to buy?

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