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WXI 850

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,180 mi
Last recorded133,180 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXI 850
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,180 miles

rear fog light tell tale dim

Fail 22 Feb 2017 133,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

rear fog light tell tale dim

Pass 13 Jul 2015 133,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 132,880 miles

Offside front door handle stiff

Pass 11 Jun 2008 132,075 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 127,227 miles

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted †offside front shock absorber weeping

Fail 10 Jul 2007 127,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted †offside front shock absorber weeping

Pass 11 Jul 2006 118,888 miles

slight exhaust leak from offside rear pipe

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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WXI 850 is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WXI 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.

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What year was WXI 850 registered?

WXI 850 is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is WXI 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXI 850 shows 8 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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