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M601 MOJ

1994 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,822 mi
Last recorded97,822 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 MOJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 97,822 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 97,737 miles

Both rear exhausts corroded and fragile

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 97,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust flange corroded and broke away

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ o/s pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s exhaust pipes corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,653 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,612 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 97,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 97,594 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 97,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 97,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 97,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,526 miles

play near side rear top bush

Pass 22 May 2012 92,050 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 94,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 16 May 2011 94,036 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery not holding charge

oil leak rear diff

rear stabilty/steering warning lamp on

Pass 17 May 2010 92,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 91,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 89,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 89,334 miles

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

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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M601 MOJ is a 1994 BMW 850 in Silver with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M601 MOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M601 MOJ registered?

M601 MOJ is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 7 November 1994.

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