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G8 TUM

1993 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

127,531 mi
Last recorded127,531 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 TUM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 127,531 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 127,531 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 127,554 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 122,550 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 122,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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G8 TUM is a 1993 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G8 TUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G8 TUM registered?

G8 TUM is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 11 January 1993.

Is G8 TUM safe to buy?

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