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PL03 NJV

2003 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,998 mi
Last recorded74,998 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 NJV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 74,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 73,436 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 73,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,454 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,355 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,828 miles

Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,507 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,910 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 30,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 8,477 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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PL03 NJV is a 2003 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL03 NJV, 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 PL03 NJV registered?

PL03 NJV is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is PL03 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 NJV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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