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P455 KTW

1996 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5575cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,197 mi
Last recorded102,197 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 85071,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 KTW
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,575cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 102,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,948 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 101,948 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 101,713 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2014 101,711 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,650 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 101,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 100,966 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers judder across screen

nearside front spotlight not working

Fail 14 Nov 2012 100,966 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers judder across screen

nearside front spotlight not working

Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 98,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 96,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 94,291 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 94,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P455 KTW is a 1996 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,575cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P455 KTW, 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.

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What year was P455 KTW registered?

P455 KTW is a 1996 BMW 850, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P455 KTW safe to buy?

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