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M145 ELM

1995 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,977 mi
Last recorded121,977 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 85084,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM145 ELM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 May 2014 121,977 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 116,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 114,185 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 110,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 106,426 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 101,918 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 94,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 84,156 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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M145 ELM is a 1995 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M145 ELM, 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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What year was M145 ELM registered?

M145 ELM is a 1995 BMW 850, first registered on 22 March 1995.

Is M145 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M145 ELM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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