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C12 GAH

1992 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,653 mi
Last recorded88,653 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 GAH
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,599 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,790 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,984 miles

fuel hoses deteriorated but not leaking (filter)

Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 82,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,247 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,415 miles

all tyres advise general condition

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2017 79,409 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits bank (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive bank (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres advise general condition

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,384 miles

fluid leak engine area

near side front tyre perrishing

off side front tyre perrishing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,473 miles

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

O/S/r inner taillight inoperative

Fail 26 Feb 2015 77,462 miles

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

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

O/S/r inner taillight inoperative

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,499 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight engine oil leak from sump area

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,772 miles

Slight play evident in steering idler.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 71,857 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 71,847 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 70,292 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 70,268 miles

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

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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C12 GAH is a 1992 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C12 GAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C12 GAH registered?

C12 GAH is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 12 September 1992.

Is C12 GAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 GAH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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