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W803 RET

2000 BMW R850

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,998 mi
Last recorded16,998 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW803 RET
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 16,998 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 16,610 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 16,583 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 16,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 15,992 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 15,974 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 15,528 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 15,433 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 15,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,202 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 11,826 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 11,781 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2006 10,273 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 RET is a 2000 BMW R850 in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RET, 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 RET registered?

W803 RET is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W803 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W803 RET shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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