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M874 NFJ

1995 BMW 850

Red Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,950 mi
Last recorded59,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 85084,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM874 NFJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 59,950 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,925 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 59,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,729 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 59,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,703 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 59,698 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,662 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 59,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 59,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted not able to fully inspect

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,503 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 59,296 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 59,266 miles

N/S/F headlamp just within lowest limit. Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.Unable to test rear metal brake pipes where routed above sub-frame.

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 59,266 miles

N/S/F headlamp just within lowest limit. Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.Unable to test rear metal brake pipes where routed above sub-frame.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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M874 NFJ is a 1995 BMW 850 in Red with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M874 NFJ, 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 M874 NFJ registered?

M874 NFJ is a 1995 BMW 850, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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