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GL02 WXY

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,817 mi
Last recorded81,817 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 WXY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 81,817 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,629 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 76,629 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2017 76,626 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Front front brakes binding to limit at time of test.

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn on limit (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 71,187 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 May 2016 71,187 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 6 May 2015 65,649 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 65,649 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 59,589 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 53,619 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,915 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,245 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,866 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,713 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,006 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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GL02 WXY is a 2002 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL02 WXY, 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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GL02 WXY is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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