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AP03 FNG

2003 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,965 mi
Last recorded17,965 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FNG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 17,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 17,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 17,605 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 17,419 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 17,399 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 17,399 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 17,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 16,699 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 16,477 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,202 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,976 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 15,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,801 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 11,345 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 19 Aug 2009 9,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,808 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,375 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 8,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,549 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 6,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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AP03 FNG is a 2003 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 22,202 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 AP03 FNG, 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 23 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP03 FNG registered?

AP03 FNG is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is AP03 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 FNG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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