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G13 JAB

1993 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,858 mi
Last recorded88,858 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 JAB
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 84,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,053 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,797 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 78,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 77,010 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 75,888 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,888 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted but not dangerous

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,289 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 73,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,122 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,003 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 70,732 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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G13 JAB is a 1993 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G13 JAB, 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 G13 JAB registered?

G13 JAB is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is G13 JAB safe to buy?

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