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850 V

1995 BMW 850

Red Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,268 mi
Last recorded93,268 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 85084,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 93,268 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 93,192 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,926 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,626 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 91,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,408 miles

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,326 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2015 90,270 miles

Near side front tyre perished

Off side front tyre perished

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,984 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,280 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,235 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs in poor condition

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,695 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 84,907 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 81,345 miles

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

offside upper bush poor

Fail 30 Oct 2006 81,335 miles

Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 V is a 1995 BMW 850 in Red with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V, 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 850 V registered?

850 V is a 1995 BMW 850, first registered on 15 March 1995.

Is 850 V safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 V shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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