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B8 TEE

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,313 mi
Last recorded96,313 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 TEE
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 96,313 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 96,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 96,271 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,201 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,992 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,608 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,583 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,826 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 94,826 miles

Offside Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,694 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 93,779 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 93,739 miles

1 bulb inop in centre brake light. †rear silencers weak,but not blowing.

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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B8 TEE is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B8 TEE, 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 B8 TEE registered?

B8 TEE is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is B8 TEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 TEE 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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