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LC02 OTJ

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,450 mi
Last recorded51,450 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 OTJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,450 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 51,450 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 49,549 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 49,012 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 49,012 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 47,892 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 47,892 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 44,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,819 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,568 miles

number plate slightly deteroited

Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,419 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 41,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,543 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,661 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,977 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,726 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,738 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,038 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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LC02 OTJ 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 84.2%.

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 LC02 OTJ, 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 LC02 OTJ registered?

LC02 OTJ is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 22 June 2002.

Is LC02 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 OTJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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