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H1 XVX

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,082 mi
Last recorded113,082 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 XVX
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 113,082 miles

Air-bag lamp indicating fault

Front and raer brake discs worn/lipped

Gearbox sump gasket leaking

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

Nearside and Offside fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering links

Traction control lamp indicating fault

Fail 22 Apr 2011 113,082 miles

Air-bag lamp indicating fault

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front and raer brake discs worn/lipped

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Gearbox sump gasket leaking

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and Offside fuel pipes corroded

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering links

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Traction control lamp indicating fault

Pass 1 May 2010 112,773 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2010 112,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2008 111,886 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front to rear suspension fluid pipe leaking

Gearbox oil leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 111,886 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front to rear suspension fluid pipe leaking

Gearbox oil leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2007 110,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 109,262 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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H1 XVX is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H1 XVX, 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.

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What year was H1 XVX registered?

H1 XVX is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is H1 XVX safe to buy?

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