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A18 ESP

1992 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,415 mi
Last recorded61,415 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 ESP
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 61,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 61,399 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,969 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 58,736 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 57,884 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,594 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,600 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking on outer side wall

Fail 29 May 2014 56,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres slight cracking on outer side wall

Fail 24 Jun 2010 56,565 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,565 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 56,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,842 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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A18 ESP is a 1992 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 106,832 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 A18 ESP, 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 34 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 ESP registered?

A18 ESP is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 10 September 1992.

Is A18 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 ESP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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