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B5 OMK

1991 BMW 850

Maroon Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,660 mi
Last recorded174,660 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OMK
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 174,660 miles

heavy under body corrosion to to floor / sills / chassis s/ suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 174,595 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 174,594 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 169,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 165,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded but not in precribed area

offside headlight slightly dim

Fail 11 Aug 2010 165,780 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside and offside sills corroded under side skirts

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded but not in precribed area

offside headlight dim

Pass 31 Oct 2008 154,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 151,565 miles

offside door mirror incomplete

Fail 13 Feb 2007 151,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside door mirror incomplete

Fail 5 Feb 2007 151,440 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 139,957 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 139,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bumper insecure

fuel pipes 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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B5 OMK is a 1991 BMW 850 in Maroon with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 B5 OMK, 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.

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What year was B5 OMK registered?

B5 OMK is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 3 June 1991.

Is B5 OMK safe to buy?

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