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RE03 EAG

2003 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,752 mi
Last recorded48,752 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 EAG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 48,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 48,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,314 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,837 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 47,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,146 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 46,787 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 46,787 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,860 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,084 miles

Offside foglight lens cracked

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

lower steering bush rubber perished

Fail 28 May 2016 44,057 miles

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

Offside foglight lens cracked

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

lower steering bush rubber perished

Pass 22 May 2015 37,582 miles

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

right hand fog light cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,479 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 21,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 15,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 13,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 12,614 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,243 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 9,778 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 9,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 8,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 4,478 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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RE03 EAG 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 83.3%.

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 RE03 EAG, 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 RE03 EAG registered?

RE03 EAG is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is RE03 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 EAG 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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