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B5 OGA

1993 BMW 850

Black Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,307 mi
Last recorded103,307 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OGA
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 103,307 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 103,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 102,938 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,740 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 102,740 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 102,729 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

***** STRONG ADVISE ***** nearside rear tyre badly split on outer sidewall but ply or cords not yet exposed

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

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

nearside front brake hose not secured

nearside front tyre splitting at edge of tread area

nearside rear-to-centre exhaust clamp broken and blowing slightly

offside front headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 1 Jul 2008 102,602 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 102,542 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

UNABLE TO MATCH DATA BASE FOR EMISSIONS HENCE PRE CAT TEST

Pass 29 Jul 2006 101,165 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 101,164 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 OGA is a 1993 BMW 850 in Black with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B5 OGA, 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 B5 OGA registered?

B5 OGA is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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