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M880 WEO

1995 BMW 850

Green Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,310 mi
Last recorded58,310 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 85084,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM880 WEO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 58,310 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 58,310 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 58,292 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective exhaust sensor damaged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes

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

Pass 2 May 2025 57,572 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 57,413 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 57,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 57,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,663 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,651 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,587 miles

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

slight leak on rear differential seal

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,696 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,591 miles

diff pinion oil seal leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 36,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

diff pinion oil seal leak

Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,546 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,175 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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M880 WEO is a 1995 BMW 850 in Green with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M880 WEO, 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 M880 WEO registered?

M880 WEO is a 1995 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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