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M850 APN

1994 BMW 850

Black Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,368 mi
Last recorded66,368 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM850 APN
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 66,368 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,086 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,125 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 64,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 64,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,907 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,678 miles

Advise (suspect )slight play in steering column lower joint

Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,162 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust section badly corroded

water ingress offside rear side light

Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,150 miles

advise n/s/f tyre cracking in outer tread edge

advise slight play in o/s/r top suspension arm bush

Pass 25 May 2006 60,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M850 APN is a 1994 BMW 850 in Black with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M850 APN, 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 M850 APN registered?

M850 APN is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 13 December 1994.

Is M850 APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M850 APN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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