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HK53 WEA

2004 BMW R850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,641 mi
Last recorded41,641 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 WEA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 41,641 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 41,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 41,457 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 41,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,220 miles

Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,682 miles

Rear tyre worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 40,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 39,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,181 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 37,398 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 7 Nov 2013 36,707 miles

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

O/S Indicater tell tale inop-indicater visible from driving position.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 36,707 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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 8 Nov 2012 35,439 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 35,439 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,233 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,581 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,719 miles

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

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

both rear foot rests siezed

rear tyre worn aprox 2.5mm

Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,763 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 19,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,616 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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HK53 WEA is a 2004 BMW R850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,921 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 HK53 WEA, 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 22 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HK53 WEA registered?

HK53 WEA is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is HK53 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 WEA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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