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G11 MEE

1996 BMW 850

Black Petrol 5575cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

106,296 mi
Last recorded106,296 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 85071,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 MEE
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,575cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 106,296 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 106,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 105,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,729 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,922 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 104,673 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,395 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 101,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,862 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,712 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 100,345 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 99,783 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 98,019 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 97,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 96,157 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 96,157 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

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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G11 MEE is a 1996 BMW 850 in Black with a 5,575cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G11 MEE, 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 G11 MEE registered?

G11 MEE is a 1996 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is G11 MEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G11 MEE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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