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E7 JEU

1996 BMW 850

Black Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,850 mi
Last recorded58,850 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 85071,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 JEU
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 58,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 58,479 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 58,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 57,904 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 49,371 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,714 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,447 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,404 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 46,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 44,434 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,412 miles

fuel pipe rusty under vehicle

inner face of front brake discs rusty

Pass 26 May 2010 44,310 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,127 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 May 2008 43,013 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,379 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,326 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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E7 JEU is a 1996 BMW 850 in Black with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E7 JEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E7 JEU registered?

E7 JEU is a 1996 BMW 850, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is E7 JEU safe to buy?

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