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PF53 FON

2003 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,608 mi
Last recorded74,608 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FON
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 74,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 68,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 66,622 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 66,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,218 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 59,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,792 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,732 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,216 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 48,184 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 46,165 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 44,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 43,805 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,829 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 38,179 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 38,179 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,147 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,982 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,982 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 30,903 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,562 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,832 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 11,407 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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PF53 FON is a 2003 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 PF53 FON, 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 PF53 FON registered?

PF53 FON is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is PF53 FON safe to buy?

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