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2 DYV

1993 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,668 mi
Last recorded125,668 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 DYV
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 125,668 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 124,730 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 124,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2015 124,641 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 124,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2013 123,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 123,425 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 122,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 120,880 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 120,046 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 118,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2006 114,275 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 114,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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2 DYV is a 1993 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 2 DYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 DYV registered?

2 DYV is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is 2 DYV safe to buy?

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