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F18 MWM

1994 BMW 850

Black Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,347 mi
Last recorded120,347 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 MWM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 120,347 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 120,347 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements show plate changed to regular (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 119,729 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 119,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 118,468 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 118,468 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 117,827 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 117,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two manifold gaskets replaced (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 117,441 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 117,441 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 117,012 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 117,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 115,088 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,875 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 112,543 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 112,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 111,140 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 111,134 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,923 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 108,627 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 207,248 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

rear fuel pipe rusty

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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F18 MWM is a 1994 BMW 850 in Black with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 F18 MWM, 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 F18 MWM registered?

F18 MWM is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 14 November 1994.

Is F18 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 MWM shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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