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ML02 WCF

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,302 mi
Last recorded12,302 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 WCF
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 12,302 miles

Central Front Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 12,130 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 12,092 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 12,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 11,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 9,341 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 9,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2008 9,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 8,964 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 8,964 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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ML02 WCF 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 ML02 WCF, 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 ML02 WCF registered?

ML02 WCF is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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