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G16 BMW

1996 BMW 850

Red Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,765 mi
Last recorded73,765 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 85071,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 BMW
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 73,765 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 73,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 73,566 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2023 73,565 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2022 73,144 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2022 73,144 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 72,810 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,990 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,185 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,840 miles

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)

slight play in multi link steering

Pass 15 Oct 2011 63,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

oil pipe leaking at offside rear

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,567 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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G16 BMW is a 1996 BMW 850 in Red with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G16 BMW, 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.

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What year was G16 BMW registered?

G16 BMW is a 1996 BMW 850, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is G16 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 BMW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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