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LV52 DHA

2002 BMW R850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,960 mi
Last recorded72,960 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 DHA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to get low (2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre starting to get low (2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 59,468 miles

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

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

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,716 miles

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

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

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,524 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,333 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,012 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 37,836 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

ABS LIGHT FLICKERING WHEN IGNITION TURNED ON

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,357 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,505 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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LV52 DHA is a 2002 BMW R850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV52 DHA, 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 LV52 DHA registered?

LV52 DHA is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is LV52 DHA safe to buy?

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