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SSN 850

1993 BMW 850

Red Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,192 mi
Last recorded153,192 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSN 850
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 153,192 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 153,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle plastic wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 149,428 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 144,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 139,829 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 127,091 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 127,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

plastic seal covers fitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 125,036 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 124,987 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear hydrolic pipes corroied

Pass 16 Jan 2008 121,354 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 119,087 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag malfunction warning light on

all fuel lines corroded

rear wheel steering hydraulic pipe corroded

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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SSN 850 is a 1993 BMW 850 in Red with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SSN 850, 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

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What year was SSN 850 registered?

SSN 850 is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is SSN 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSN 850 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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