MOT Status
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107,762 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front shock absorbers corroded.
Front & rear sub-frames corroded.
Front & rear suspension arms corroded.
Nearside Front disc severely corroded on inner face
Oil leak.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XIG 8501 is a 1992 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
Across all 1992 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 106,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 XIG 8501, 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 34 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XIG 8501 registered?
XIG 8501 is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is XIG 8501 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XIG 8501 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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