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YE53 YWK

2004 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,749 mi
Last recorded21,749 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 YWK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 21,749 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 21,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 21,229 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 21,179 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 21,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 21,008 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 20,804 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 20,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 20,286 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 19,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 18,968 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 18,910 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 15,564 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 15,564 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 10,952 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 10,952 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,158 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 6,469 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 6,469 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

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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YE53 YWK is a 2004 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,921 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 YE53 YWK, 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 22 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE53 YWK registered?

YE53 YWK is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is YE53 YWK safe to buy?

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