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WG03 WUE

2003 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,771 mi
Last recorded33,771 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 WUE
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 33,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 33,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 32,002 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,314 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,884 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,142 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 28,967 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 28,967 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,402 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))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,651 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 36,649 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 31,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,836 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 20,836 miles

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 7,343 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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WG03 WUE is a 2003 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG03 WUE, 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

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What year was WG03 WUE registered?

WG03 WUE is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is WG03 WUE safe to buy?

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