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A18 SRC

1993 BMW 850

Grey Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,169 mi
Last recorded148,169 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SRC
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 148,169 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 142,945 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 142,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 142,546 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 142,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 142,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 128,130 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 104,085 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 104,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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A18 SRC is a 1993 BMW 850 in Grey with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 106,019 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 A18 SRC, 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 33 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 SRC registered?

A18 SRC is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A18 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SRC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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