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1994 BMW 850

Red Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,978 mi
Last recorded23,978 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 NET
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 23,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 23,973 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front bumper lower spoiler/splitter broken and insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 23,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 23,946 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 23,932 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 23,913 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,888 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,865 miles

Front and rear tyres slightly perished round tread

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 23,858 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,851 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 23,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,394 miles

Front jacking blocks missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,166 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,985 miles

o/s metal pipes front to rear are becoming corroded (fuel return)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front plastic jacking point are missing

rear wheel steering pipes are becoming corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,964 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front plastic jacking points missing.

o/s/f headlamp has stone chip on lens.

slight oil leak from n/s of engine.

various pipes underneath vehicle have slight corrosion.these are fuel pipes, oil pipes brake pipes and rear steering pipes.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,666 miles

rear exhaust boxes corroding

rear suspension/steering pipes/hoses which haven't been changed are corroding.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 22,655 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

oil leak at front of engine, unable to detect oil type or cause - possible PAS fluid

How Reliable is the BMW 850?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 753 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 253
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Headlamp aim too low 214
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
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12 NET is a 1994 BMW 850 in Red with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1994 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 92,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 253 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 NET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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12 NET is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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