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PE52 URO

2002 BMW R850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

40,100 mi
Last recorded40,100 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 URO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 40,100 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 36,664 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 34,721 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 31,994 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 28,606 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 22,278 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 20,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,094 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 19,956 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 19,599 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 11,782 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 11,782 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 5,970 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 9,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 8,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 7,908 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 7,292 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 6,891 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 6,372 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 5,673 miles

front tyre getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2007 5,369 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 4,599 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 2,998 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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PE52 URO is a 2002 BMW R850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 PE52 URO, 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 PE52 URO registered?

PE52 URO is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is PE52 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 URO shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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