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FY03 JFA

2003 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,641 mi
Last recorded63,641 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 JFA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 63,641 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 61,892 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,918 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 59,918 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,647 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 58,647 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,980 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

hand bars hand grips worn

Fail 6 Sep 2016 56,975 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

hand bars hand grips worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,300 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,040 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,789 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 35,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 30,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 23,895 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 9,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 7,036 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))

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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FY03 JFA is a 2003 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY03 JFA, 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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FY03 JFA is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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