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OUI 5799

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,674 mi
Last recorded120,674 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 5799
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 120,674 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 120,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 118,121 miles

offside dip beam pattern getting weak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 117,664 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 117,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearrside rear brake binding slightly

offside dip beam has slight blue tint compared to nearside

Pass 9 Jul 2007 115,993 miles

front brake discs ridged

lambda on limit

outer sills covered

rear tyres on limit

Pass 6 Jul 2006 105,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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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OUI 5799 is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 106,019 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 OUI 5799, 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 33 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OUI 5799?

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What year was OUI 5799 registered?

OUI 5799 is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is OUI 5799 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 5799 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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