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B5 OGT

1993 BMW 850

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,012 mi
Last recorded128,012 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OGT
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2015 128,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 127,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 125,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2011 124,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 119,672 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 114,626 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 103,540 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 94,781 miles

bit of play in steering box

both rear lower arms front bushes splitting

both rear lower arms short tie bars upper bushes splitting

hint of movement to offside front drag link end

offside rear brake pads about 2/3 worn

parts of exhaust rusting

slight movement to offside and nearside rear outer wishbone bush/bearing

slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox

steering box pinion damp

stonechips to windscreen

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 OGT is a 1993 BMW 850 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

B5 OGT is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 8 March 1993.

Is B5 OGT safe to buy?

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