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K188 APC

1993 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 APC
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 96,187 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 95,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion to brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 95,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 95,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light corrosion on three brake pipes (both main brake pipes and offside front). (1.1.11 (c))

Slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,785 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,756 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,080 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,398 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,886 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,499 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,239 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,141 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 89,349 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,793 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 86,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 85,793 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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K188 APC is a 1993 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K188 APC, 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 K188 APC registered?

K188 APC is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K188 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K188 APC shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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