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B10 ANS

1993 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,071 mi
Last recorded51,071 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 ANS
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 51,071 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Metal fuel pipe breather corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Various surface corrosion under vehicle.

Wipers not parking at bottom of screen

Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Metal fuel pipe breather corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Various surface corrosion under vehicle.

Wipers not parking at bottom of screen

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,002 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 51,002 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,680 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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B10 ANS is a 1993 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B10 ANS, 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.

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What year was B10 ANS registered?

B10 ANS is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 26 May 1993.

Is B10 ANS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 ANS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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