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HJ02 FYR

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,810 mi
Last recorded56,810 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 FYR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 56,810 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 54,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 52,958 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,331 miles

Oil leak from the drive shaft

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,731 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 47,729 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Drive shaft pivot bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,437 miles

Offside Rear Lower Driveshaft bearing slight freeplay

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,242 miles

Inner Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2014 4,719 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 4,719 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Inner Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,987 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Apr 2013 46,974 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,161 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 46,161 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,176 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 36,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,152 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,104 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,315 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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HJ02 FYR is a 2002 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HJ02 FYR, 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 HJ02 FYR registered?

HJ02 FYR is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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