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N850 DNW

1995 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,405 mi
Last recorded107,405 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 85084,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 DNW
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Pipe corroded. Under floor

Fail 17 Dec 2022 107,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside fuel pipe corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,662 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS/OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slight corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 105,662 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS/OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS/OS (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slight corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 103,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 102,164 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 101,289 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 100,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,146 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 91,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 88,199 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)

Oil leak from transmission

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,094 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 85,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leakage rear suspension self leveling area

Pass 7 Jul 2005 81,341 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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N850 DNW is a 1995 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N850 DNW, 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 N850 DNW registered?

N850 DNW is a 1995 BMW 850, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N850 DNW safe to buy?

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