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52 MG

1996 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,248 mi
Last recorded83,248 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 85071,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 MG
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,248 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 81,734 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,948 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,115 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,307 miles

fuel lines slightly corroded

osf bottom ball joint dust cover damaged but is still peventing the ingress of dirt

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,670 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,709 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,493 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,443 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,414 miles

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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52 MG is a 1996 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 71,951 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 52 MG, 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 30 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 52 MG registered?

52 MG is a 1996 BMW 850, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is 52 MG safe to buy?

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