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M48 BCK

1994 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,225 mi
Last recorded49,225 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 BCK
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 49,225 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 48,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 48,546 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 48,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 48,474 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 48,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,221 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 46,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 44,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 44,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear hydraulic pipes rusty advise replace

both back boxes of exhaust rusty advise replace

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,255 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 44,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,408 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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M48 BCK is a 1994 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M48 BCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M48 BCK registered?

M48 BCK is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 25 November 1994.

Is M48 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M48 BCK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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