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IIL 1108

1993 BMW 850

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 1108
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust on underbody at front

Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,481 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2009 63,472 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,904 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2008 57,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2005 54,792 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 54,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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)

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

metal fuel lines very 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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IIL 1108 is a 1993 BMW 850 in Green 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 IIL 1108, 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 IIL 1108 registered?

IIL 1108 is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is IIL 1108 safe to buy?

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