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LY51 HJJ

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,793 mi
Last recorded36,793 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 HJJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 36,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,412 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,756 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,795 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 34,783 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,501 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,988 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,592 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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LY51 HJJ is a 2002 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY51 HJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY51 HJJ registered?

LY51 HJJ is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is LY51 HJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 HJJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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