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M12 DAE

1994 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,554 mi
Last recorded92,554 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 DAE
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 92,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,850 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 90,882 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 10 Apr 2015 90,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,967 miles

All metal pipes rusted

Fail 20 Feb 2014 89,965 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all metal pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,880 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside and offside rear main steel pipes rusty advise

Pass 16 Jan 2008 75,732 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 75,702 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 75,152 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 75,149 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 73,771 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 73,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M12 DAE is a 1994 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M12 DAE, 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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What year was M12 DAE registered?

M12 DAE is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M12 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 DAE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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