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HD03 SGY

2003 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,723 mi
Last recorded46,723 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 SGY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 46,723 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 46,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 45,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,131 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 43,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,887 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,317 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 34,070 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 26,302 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 26,187 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 25,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,832 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,359 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 13,335 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,584 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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HD03 SGY is a 2003 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 HD03 SGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD03 SGY registered?

HD03 SGY is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is HD03 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 SGY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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