CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST03 EWR

2003 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

51,741 mi
Last recorded51,741 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 EWR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
View full BMW R850 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 51,741 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 51,501 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,073 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,724 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,087 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,771 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 36,526 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,095 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,457 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 35,446 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,282 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 24,282 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 24,203 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 21,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 17,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,380 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
Full BMW R850 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST03 EWR is a 2003 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 ST03 EWR, 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

How do I check the history of ST03 EWR?

You can check the full history of ST03 EWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST03 EWR registered?

ST03 EWR is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 21 April 2003.

Is ST03 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 EWR shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST03 EWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST03 EWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.