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850 BMW

1995 BMW 850

Red Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,779 mi
Last recorded40,779 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 85084,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 BMW
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 40,779 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,467 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 40,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,534 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 39,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,456 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,354 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,257 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 38,412 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 37,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,915 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,361 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 36,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,418 miles

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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850 BMW is a 1995 BMW 850 in Red with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 850 BMW, 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.

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What year was 850 BMW registered?

850 BMW is a 1995 BMW 850, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is 850 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 BMW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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