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M117 LFT

1995 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,278 mi
Last recorded197,278 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 85084,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 LFT
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 197,278 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 197,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 196,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 196,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front exhaust brackets broken

Pass 13 Dec 2011 183,771 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 183,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge 245/40/18Y

front brake discs excessivley pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 176,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 176,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 171,493 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front subframe corroded

rear brake pads appear very thin

Pass 13 Jun 2008 163,118 miles

near side rear outer drive shaft gaiter plit

Pass 23 Apr 2007 157,047 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 157,047 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 149,661 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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M117 LFT is a 1995 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 84,469 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 M117 LFT, 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 31 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M117 LFT is a 1995 BMW 850, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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