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R138 ANO

1998 BMW 850

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,360 mi
Last recorded163,360 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 ANO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 163,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 156,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f side lamp lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded

slight wear in steering linkage

Fail 26 Feb 2015 156,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f side lamp lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded

slight wear in steering linkage

Pass 15 Aug 2013 149,872 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion

body damage

n/s/f sidelamp lens cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f sidelamp lens condensated

Fail 14 Aug 2013 149,872 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs surface corrosion

body damage

n/s/f sidelamp lens cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f sidelamp lens condensated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 148,893 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 148,892 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Differential has oil leak

Front and rear brake dics piitted and corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 140,732 miles

o/s/r bumper scratched

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2009 137,133 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play found in nearside rear upper suspension inner arm pin/bush

Fail 21 Sep 2009 137,130 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 131,079 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 131,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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R138 ANO is a 1998 BMW 850 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R138 ANO, 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 28 years old, this BMW 850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R138 ANO is a 1998 BMW 850, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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