G16BMW - BMW 850
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 14 days ago
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 18 MOT tests
This 1996 BMW 850, registration G16BMW, is a red petrol vehicle with a 5,576cc engine. It was first registered in January 1996. The car has a current MOT valid until 19 July 2025, with the latest test conducted on 20 July 2024, and no advisory notes recorded. It has covered 73,673 miles and is currently taxed. No information on CO2 emissions is available. The vehicle's mechanical condition appears satisfactory based on the MOT status and advisories.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
18
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 20 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,673 mi
Expires: 19 July 2025
Passed - 13 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,566 mi
Expires: 19 March 2024
Failed - 12 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,565 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Passed - 20 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,144 mi
Expires: 19 March 2023
Failed - 20 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,144 mi
Passed - 20 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,810 mi
Expires: 19 March 2022
Passed - 05 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,121 mi
Expires: 04 January 2021
Passed - 04 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,990 mi
Expires: 03 April 2019
Passed - 28 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,505 mi
Expires: 15 July 2017
Passed - 16 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,185 mi
Expires: 15 July 2016
Passed - 12 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,840 mi
Expires: 11 December 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 15 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,778 mi
Expires: 14 October 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 13 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,778 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 14 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,655 mi
Expires: 13 April 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 23 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,117 mi
Expires: 22 October 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 18 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,060 mi
Expires: 15 October 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed - 26 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,734 mi
Expires: 15 October 2008
Passed - 18 September 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,567 mi
Expires: 15 October 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for G16BMW?
The MOT expires on 19 July 2025.
What is the tax status of G16BMW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of G16BMW?
This is a 1996 BMW 850 in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 5576cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of G16BMW?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.