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C12 ALP

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,351 mi
Last recorded112,351 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 ALP
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 112,351 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamped joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,089 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,234 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 111,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 111,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 109,902 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all front to rear fuel lines rusty

rear exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2012 109,201 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 108,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 107,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 107,593 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 20 May 2009 107,585 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2007 107,568 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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C12 ALP is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C12 ALP, 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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C12 ALP is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 19 January 1993.

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