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E31 BMW

1992 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,061 mi
Last recorded81,061 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 BMW
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 81,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,935 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 77,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes have surface rust on them under vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2008 77,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes have surface rust on them under vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E31 BMW is a 1992 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E31 BMW, 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 E31 BMW registered?

E31 BMW is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 17 September 1992.

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The MOT history for E31 BMW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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