MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,946 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both. (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various underside. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
diff leaking oil
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 850?
Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 753 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M359 VAU is a 1994 BMW 850 in Black with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 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 M359 VAU, 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 M359 VAU registered?
M359 VAU is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 1 December 1994.
Is M359 VAU safe to buy?
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