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TIB 3925

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,032 mi
Last recorded148,032 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 3925
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 148,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 147,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 146,662 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 146,662 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 146,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 145,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 145,823 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 145,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 144,796 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2015 144,796 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 144,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front headlamp light output slightly reduced

n/s and o/s rear exhaust boxes corroded

o/s front outer link pin joint covers deteriorating

slight knock on steering when rocked

we advise attention to exhaust a/s/a/p

Fail 30 Jun 2014 144,479 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight knock on steering when roked

Pass 22 Oct 2012 144,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 144,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 143,604 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

front exhaust mounting brackets corroded

outer and upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 Jul 2005 143,016 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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TIB 3925 is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1993 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 106,019 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 TIB 3925, 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 33 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 TIB 3925 registered?

TIB 3925 is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 29 July 1993.

Is TIB 3925 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIB 3925 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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