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M23 RBM

1994 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,201 mi
Last recorded62,201 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 RBM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,040 miles

235/50/16 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 10 Apr 2010 53,291 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated (235/50 16)

Brake pedal has slight reserve travel

warning light on dash

Fail 10 Apr 2010 53,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres deteriorated (235/50 16)

Brake pedal has slight reserve travel

warning light on dash

Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,232 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 50,315 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2006 48,126 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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M23 RBM is a 1994 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M23 RBM, 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 M23 RBM registered?

M23 RBM is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is M23 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 RBM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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