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GK52 BJO

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,949 mi
Last recorded43,949 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 BJO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 43,949 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 43,192 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 40,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 38,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 37,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 34,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,044 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 14 May 2019 31,001 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 30,988 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,136 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 21,116 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 15,326 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 15,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,814 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 14,739 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,671 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 14,671 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,524 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,125 miles

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

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

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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GK52 BJO 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 85.7%.

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 GK52 BJO, 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 GK52 BJO registered?

GK52 BJO is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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