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W803 AEG

2000 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,043 mi
Last recorded29,043 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW803 AEG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 29,043 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 28,254 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 27,922 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 27,498 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,720 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 26,720 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 25,842 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 25,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,728 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 25,728 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,401 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 24,369 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 22,743 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,531 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,494 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 10,949 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 10,226 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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W803 AEG is a 2000 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 33,728 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 W803 AEG, 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 26 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W803 AEG registered?

W803 AEG is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W803 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W803 AEG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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