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YM03 ZUA

2003 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,985 mi
Last recorded45,985 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 ZUA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,985 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,389 miles

front ball joint boot starting to split

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,234 miles

Rear number plate illumination bulb inoperative

Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,946 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,781 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,143 miles

slight free play in axle pivot bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,904 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 31,650 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,027 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,195 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 12,222 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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YM03 ZUA is a 2003 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YM03 ZUA, 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 YM03 ZUA registered?

YM03 ZUA is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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