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N6 PTC

1996 BMW 850

Black Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,330 mi
Last recorded69,330 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 85071,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 PTC
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,974 miles

Offside front tyre worn and perished

Slight play in offside steering joints

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes coroded front to rear

Fail 17 Jul 2014 66,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,560 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,198 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 62,198 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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N6 PTC is a 1996 BMW 850 in Black with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 71,951 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 N6 PTC, 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 30 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 N6 PTC registered?

N6 PTC is a 1996 BMW 850, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N6 PTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 PTC 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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