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K12 MCC

1993 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,346 mi
Last recorded78,346 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 MCC
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,346 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded advise replacement ()

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded advise replacement bad ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 78,246 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bonnet stays ineffective

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Fail 19 Mar 2025 78,242 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bonnet stays ineffective

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,237 miles

bonnet struts poor

hand brake performance low

rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,141 miles

bonnet struts very poor

hand brake performance low

metal fuel lines very rusty

pas leak ??

rear suspension pipes rusty

sump rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,090 miles

BONNET STAYS WEAK

FUEL PIPES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

SUMP RUSTED

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,979 miles

BONNET STAYS WEAK

FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Offside Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess FRONT TO REAR X 2 (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

SUMP RUSTED

Pass 10 Jan 2020 77,904 miles

bonnet struts weak

fuel pipes very rusty

hand brake poor ns

Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,806 miles

FUEL PIPES RUSTY?

RUSTY SUMP

Pass 26 May 2017 77,662 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 77,494 miles

RUSTY SUMP

Pass 22 May 2015 77,452 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SUMP RUSTED

Pass 22 May 2014 77,370 miles

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM LIGHT ON

Pass 24 May 2013 77,293 miles

FUEL PIPES RUSTED

P.A.S / SUSPENSION PIPES RUSTED

SUMP RUSTED

Pass 26 May 2012 77,190 miles

FUEL PIPES RUSTED

P.A.S/ SUSPENSION PIPES RUSTED

Pass 16 May 2011 77,076 miles

FUEL PIPES VERY RUSTED

Pass 19 May 2010 77,026 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2009 76,916 miles

SUMP RUSTED

VARIOUS PIPES UNDERNEATH RUSTED

Pass 24 May 2008 76,542 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2007 75,953 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rust appearing on @ pipe lines @ sump.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 75,175 miles

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

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

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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K12 MCC 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 95.2%.

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 K12 MCC, 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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K12 MCC is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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