MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fuel pipes starting to corrode
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 850?
Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 753 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L474 SUA is a 1996 BMW 850 in White with a 5,575cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 L474 SUA, 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 L474 SUA registered?
L474 SUA is a 1996 BMW 850, first registered on 12 July 1996.
Is L474 SUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for L474 SUA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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