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MCF 116X

1995 BMW 850

Green Petrol 5575cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 85084,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCF 116X
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,575cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 80,780 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 80,776 miles

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

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

all metal fule lines corroded but no leaks evedent at time of test

slight emmisions loss from exhaust large centre silencer at rear of car (blow from offside pipe from silencer)

slight play felt in hub area when offside rear tyre shook top/bottom

slight play felt in steering and small knock heard when shook from steering wheel gently

Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,652 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 73,649 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,780 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 65,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MCF 116X is a 1995 BMW 850 in Green with a 5,575cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 84,469 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 MCF 116X, 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 31 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 MCF 116X registered?

MCF 116X is a 1995 BMW 850, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is MCF 116X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCF 116X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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