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M85 OBM

1994 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,526 mi
Last recorded59,526 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 OBM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,532 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,643 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,722 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 53,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 39,251 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 39,248 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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M85 OBM is a 1994 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M85 OBM, 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 M85 OBM registered?

M85 OBM is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M85 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M85 OBM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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