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CDZ 850

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,373 mi
Last recorded138,373 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 850
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 138,373 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 138,371 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 138,364 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,361 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 138,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 138,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 138,288 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 137,399 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 137,397 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 135,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 130,652 miles

Middle steering cross bar has slight play

Power steering pump leaking

Fail 10 Mar 2009 130,534 miles

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

Middle steering cross bar has slight play

Power steering pump leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2008 122,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 118,250 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general surface corrosion to vehicle chassis and suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2007 117,766 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s 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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CDZ 850 is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CDZ 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 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 CDZ 850 registered?

CDZ 850 is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is CDZ 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDZ 850 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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