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K50 BMA

1994 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,339 mi
Last recorded136,339 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 BMA
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 136,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 135,927 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 135,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 135,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 134,755 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 134,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 133,576 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 132,877 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 132,114 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 131,177 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 130,440 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 129,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 129,062 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 128,116 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 127,305 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 125,157 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 122,254 miles

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

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

Oil leak from the rear diff

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2008 119,133 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2007 115,696 miles

Both front tyers are worn on inner and outer edges

Corrosion on metal steering fluid pipes - Front to back and at rear

O/S front flexible brake hose damaged - Advise replacement

Pass 7 Jun 2006 112,343 miles

Corrosion on front to back metal fuel pipes

Corrosion on metal suspension pipes at rear

Corrosion starting on O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes

G/Box oil leak

Fail 31 May 2005 109,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2005 109,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K50 BMA is a 1994 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 92,402 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 K50 BMA, 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 32 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K50 BMA is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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