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WF53 MYA

2003 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,211 mi
Last recorded24,211 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 MYA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,211 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear sub frame slight bent

Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,725 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,534 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 21,718 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 21,718 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

rear brake dragging

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,492 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 18,492 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2008 15,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,485 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 10,485 miles

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

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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WF53 MYA is a 2003 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF53 MYA, 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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What year was WF53 MYA registered?

WF53 MYA is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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