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M8 SOY

1994 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,464 mi
Last recorded93,464 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 SOY
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,464 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 89,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Metal brake,fuel and suspension pipes slightly corroded

Offside Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Metal brake,fuel and suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,987 miles

both front exhaust brakets rusty

Pass 7 May 2009 80,023 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 74,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 70,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 67,163 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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M8 SOY is a 1994 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M8 SOY, 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 M8 SOY registered?

M8 SOY is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M8 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 SOY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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