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B8 SOC

1993 BMW 850

Black Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,435 mi
Last recorded88,435 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SOC
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2011 88,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 88,435 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 88,338 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 86,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

gearbox exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,868 miles

offside and nearside rear exhaust covers loose

offside brake pipe corroded

offside fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from rear axle

slight play in nearside front track control arm

Fail 7 Dec 2007 83,868 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside and nearside rear exhaust covers loose

offside brake pipe corroded

offside fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from rear axle

slight play in nearside front track control arm

Pass 5 Mar 2007 80,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,532 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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B8 SOC is a 1993 BMW 850 in Black with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B8 SOC, 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 B8 SOC registered?

B8 SOC is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is B8 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 SOC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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