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B5 OXL

1994 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,098 mi
Last recorded113,098 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OXL
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 113,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 111,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 108,869 miles

underside covered with sealer.... unable to fully inspect

Fail 28 Sep 2009 108,866 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

underside covered with sealer.... unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Oct 2008 106,835 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 106,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 99,849 miles

nearside front sidelight lens cracked

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 OXL is a 1994 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 OXL registered?

B5 OXL is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is B5 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 OXL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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