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3518 LJ

1994 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

238,903 mi
Last recorded238,903 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3518 LJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 238,903 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front wheel arch area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear slight brake binding

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted ,suspect corrosion on outer sills unable to inspect

Fail 16 Nov 2017 238,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel arch area corroded but not within prescribed area

outer sill covers fitted

surface rust brake and fuel pipes

suspect corrosion on outer sills but unable to inspect

Pass 26 Feb 2015 236,672 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 230,198 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 230,184 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise pipes suface rust

small cracks o/side front tyre

underseal under car

underside car weak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 230,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

front to rear fuel brake and suspension pipes are corroded

play noted between steering box and drop arm

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Dec 2012 223,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter deteriated

Fail 14 Dec 2012 223,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 15 Dec 2011 213,782 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2011 213,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 204,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 195,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some free movement at steering idler

Fail 2 Dec 2009 195,395 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some free movement at steering idler

Pass 8 Dec 2008 180,009 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 179,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 165,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 155,901 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 143,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has screew in it

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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3518 LJ is a 1994 BMW 850 in Silver with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3518 LJ, 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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3518 LJ is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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