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B50 XTM

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,885 mi
Last recorded178,885 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB50 XTM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 178,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 177,310 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 170,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2009 170,095 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2008 165,394 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 166,400 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 166,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 166,284 miles

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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B50 XTM is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 115,939 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 B50 XTM, 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 35 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 B50 XTM registered?

B50 XTM is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 25 October 1991.

Is B50 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B50 XTM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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