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NL52 CBY

2002 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,057 mi
Last recorded17,057 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 CBY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 17,057 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 17,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,984 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 13,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 12,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 12,872 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 May 2015 12,369 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 12,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,250 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,567 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,027 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,354 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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NL52 CBY is a 2002 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL52 CBY, 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 NL52 CBY registered?

NL52 CBY is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is NL52 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 CBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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