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LD53 CNF

2003 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,133 mi
Last recorded102,133 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 CNF
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 102,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 101,958 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,866 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 101,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,465 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,770 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out BOTH FRONTS (3.2.A1m)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,771 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour LENZ MISSING (1.5.1b)

Brake disc(s) has slight run out BOTH FRONTS (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,648 miles

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

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

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

handel bars bent

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 69,646 miles

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

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

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

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

handel bars bent

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,747 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,062 miles

rear tyre unknown make?

Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,678 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 40,076 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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 28 Feb 2009 32,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,490 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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LD53 CNF is a 2003 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD53 CNF, 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 LD53 CNF registered?

LD53 CNF is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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