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M8 XSX

1994 BMW 850

Green Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,982 mi
Last recorded71,982 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 XSX
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 71,982 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 71,762 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 71,591 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,382 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,167 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 71,086 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,957 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2018 70,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle overheated during test

Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,260 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,210 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 69,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,026 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 68,988 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

rear wheel steering pipes very corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,559 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,362 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,037 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M8 XSX is a 1994 BMW 850 in Green with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M8 XSX, 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 M8 XSX registered?

M8 XSX is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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