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B5 OBM

1994 BMW 850

Green Petrol 5575cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OBM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,575cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024
Fail 20 Jun 2024

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2022

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 59,942 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 59,334 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,060 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,187 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r fuel pipe corroded but ok

Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2005 53,343 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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B5 OBM is a 1994 BMW 850 in Green with a 5,575cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B5 OBM, 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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What year was B5 OBM registered?

B5 OBM is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is B5 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 OBM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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