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B8 NWS

1996 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,682 mi
Last recorded80,682 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 85071,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NWS
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,682 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,808 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,830 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,719 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 77,676 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 10 May 2013 77,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Low effort on o/s rear brakes.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,219 miles

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

oil leak at diff

Fail 6 Jun 2011 77,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak at diff

Pass 20 Feb 2010 76,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s rear floor damaged

o/s front exhaust clamp missing and n/s corroded

rear diff leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2010 76,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s rear floor damaged

o/s front exhaust clamp missing and n/s corroded

rear diff leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,785 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 72,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 72,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 70,715 miles

Rear differential leaking oil.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 70,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear differential leaking oil.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 65,978 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 65,889 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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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B8 NWS is a 1996 BMW 850 in Silver with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 71,951 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 B8 NWS, 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 30 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 NWS is a 1996 BMW 850, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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