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K514 BOJ

1993 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,008 mi
Last recorded96,008 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK514 BOJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 96,008 miles

general surface corrosion under vehicle

underseal applied under vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,479 miles

front fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 95,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges, but not main tread.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 95,370 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

heatshield loose

Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009
Pass 20 Oct 2008

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2008

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2007
Fail 28 Jul 2007

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Jun 2006
Fail 21 Jun 2006

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

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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K514 BOJ is a 1993 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 106,019 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 K514 BOJ, 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 33 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K514 BOJ registered?

K514 BOJ is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K514 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K514 BOJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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