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KE02 YHV

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

24,556 mi
Last recorded24,556 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 YHV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 24,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 24,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 24,326 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 24,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 24,282 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 22,555 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 22,555 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,174 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 22,174 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 20,792 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 20,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,199 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,512 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 13,512 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 11,906 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,076 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,307 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 5,396 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,485 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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KE02 YHV is a 2002 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KE02 YHV, 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 KE02 YHV registered?

KE02 YHV is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 13 April 2002.

Is KE02 YHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE02 YHV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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