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PG 8410

1997 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,541 mi
Last recorded142,541 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 85094,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG 8410
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 142,541 miles

light surface corrosion to sub frame

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2021 141,621 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,061 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front suspension rear arm balljoints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive The engine has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components have a build up of surface rust

The front lower panel is corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 110,060 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front suspension rear arm balljoints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive The engine has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components have a build up of surface rust

The front lower panel is corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 109,794 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect provides very limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect provides very limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

fuel tank straps corroded.

light under body corrosion.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,383 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 107,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,655 miles

Nearside wiper wheelbox worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 105,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working llb382 bulb fitted & contacts cleaned (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside wiper wheelbox worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,497 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 99,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,830 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 92,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 92,772 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,277 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers seat does not tip forward

Fail 9 Mar 2010 87,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers seat does not tip forward

Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,317 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,049 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 70,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,027 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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PG 8410 is a 1997 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 94,808 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 PG 8410, 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 29 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PG 8410 is a 1997 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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