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LX52 OOG

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,988 mi
Last recorded53,988 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 OOG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 53,988 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 53,592 miles

Front Tyre cracking in tread.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2023 53,438 miles

Front Tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 17 May 2022 53,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 52,942 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 52,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,056 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,287 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,284 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,502 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 44,767 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 44,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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LX52 OOG is a 2002 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LX52 OOG, 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 LX52 OOG registered?

LX52 OOG is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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