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L1 MNH

1994 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,327 mi
Last recorded118,327 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 MNH
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 118,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 116,398 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 116,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 113,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 110,886 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,621 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 99,790 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 99,790 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 91,705 miles

both rear back boxes heavily corroded

n/s headlanp faded still has beam pattern

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2005 72,012 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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L1 MNH is a 1994 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 92,402 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 L1 MNH, 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 32 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L1 MNH registered?

L1 MNH is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L1 MNH safe to buy?

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