MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
o/s/f suspention ball joint dust seal split
o/s/f tie rod ball joint dust guard split.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Headlamp dip beam does not kick up to the left.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipe corroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 850?
Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 753 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BMW 585V is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BMW 585V, 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
How do I check the history of BMW 585V?
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What year was BMW 585V registered?
BMW 585V is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 11 October 1991.
Is BMW 585V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BMW 585V shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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