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W303 EWU

2000 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,000 mi
Last recorded44,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 EWU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 44,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 43,984 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,599 miles

Front Front tyre is showing signs of ageing and cracks are starting to appear on treaded areea.

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear tyre is showing signs of ageing and cracks are starting to appear on treaded area.

Fail 23 Mar 2023 43,599 miles

Front Front tyre is showing signs of ageing and cracks are starting to appear on treaded areea.

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear tyre is showing signs of ageing and cracks are starting to appear on treaded area.

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls cleaning bulb holder cured fault. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,252 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,720 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 42,452 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,984 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 41,253 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,416 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 38,407 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 38,407 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,287 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,064 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,931 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,376 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,738 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,455 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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W303 EWU is a 2000 BMW R850 in Silver with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2000 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 33,728 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 W303 EWU, 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 26 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W303 EWU registered?

W303 EWU is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W303 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W303 EWU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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