BMW 850
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 506 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests
506
Model Years
1991 to 2019
Years Covered
6
About the BMW 850
The BMW 850 was MOT tested 506 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (1991 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 105,721 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 29,761 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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BMW 850 by Year
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Questions about the BMW 850
Is the BMW 850 reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (1991 to 2019), the BMW 850 averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 506 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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