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E31 AJP

1993 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,164 mi
Last recorded90,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 AJP
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 90,164 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear active suspension unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on offside rear inner sill

Fail 16 Jun 2025 90,068 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to body mounting bush unattached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear active suspension unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on offside rear inner sill

Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,738 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 89,456 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,988 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,565 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,918 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,827 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 84,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,003 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,233 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 72,233 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,962 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 71,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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E31 AJP is a 1993 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E31 AJP, 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.

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What year was E31 AJP registered?

E31 AJP is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 2 January 1993.

Is E31 AJP safe to buy?

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