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C7 LEK

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,686 mi
Last recorded111,686 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 LEK
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,686 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,670 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,600 miles

Front Lower Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Lower general rust under vehicle body

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,376 miles

Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontv and rear (2.4.G.2)

sills and floors corroede

Pass 27 Jul 2005 109,710 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 109,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

areas underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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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C7 LEK is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C7 LEK, 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 C7 LEK registered?

C7 LEK is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is C7 LEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 LEK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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