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RE03 ECN

2003 BMW R850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,198 mi
Last recorded52,198 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ECN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 52,198 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 50,908 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 49,150 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 47,559 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,725 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 43,725 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,400 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 41,292 miles

oil cooler fouling front suspension wishbone

Fail 17 May 2019 41,292 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil cooler fouling front suspension wishbone

Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,284 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 37,284 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,755 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 33,755 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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 Jul 2015 22,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,675 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,398 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 13,398 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,474 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,058 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 ECN is a 2003 BMW R850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ECN, 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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RE03 ECN is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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