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K216 YJB

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,118 mi
Last recorded121,118 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK216 YJB
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 121,118 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 120,590 miles

under cover fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 24 Jun 2022 120,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 119,727 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 119,451 miles

Rear Transfer box wet

Pass 8 Jun 2017 119,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 119,041 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 117,762 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 117,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in n/s/r wheel (Bearing?)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 117,309 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 117,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 116,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 114,281 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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K216 YJB is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K216 YJB, 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 K216 YJB registered?

K216 YJB is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K216 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K216 YJB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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