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XXI 1850

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,374 mi
Last recorded42,374 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 1850
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 42,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 41,744 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 39,528 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 39,451 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,332 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm, hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all hoses and pipes surrounding the rear diff corroded

all suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 39,254 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm, hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all hoses and pipes surrounding the rear diff corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 39,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,591 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,437 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,926 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 36,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,694 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,133 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 36,133 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,242 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 35,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 34,588 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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XXI 1850 is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XXI 1850, 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.

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What year was XXI 1850 registered?

XXI 1850 is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is XXI 1850 safe to buy?

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