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M850 KHB

1994 BMW 850

Black Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,561 mi
Last recorded58,561 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM850 KHB
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 58,561 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 57,970 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,413 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 57,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor seep from sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,256 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 57,256 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,495 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 56,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 56,940 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2015 56,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2011 56,483 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 56,340 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 56,272 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 56,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,233 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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M850 KHB is a 1994 BMW 850 in Black with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHB, 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 M850 KHB registered?

M850 KHB is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M850 KHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M850 KHB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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