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LD53 KPV

2003 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,469 mi
Last recorded145,469 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 KPV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 145,469 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 145,461 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 145,461 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 145,157 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 145,157 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 144,500 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 144,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 144,488 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 143,507 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 138,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 133,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 131,806 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 128,799 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 128,799 miles

Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 128,772 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 128,772 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 127,617 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 12,053 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 12,053 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 108,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 94,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 79,999 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

very low air presure in rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2008 62,813 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 62,813 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,497 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 46,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,067 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 KPV is a 2003 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KPV, 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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LD53 KPV is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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