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H20 VGE

1992 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 VGE
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 94,121 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 94,028 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2023 94,021 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 93,594 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2019 90,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 88,719 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,442 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,076 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,943 miles

front exhaust mounts missing but exhaust is still secure

metal fuel pipes corroded.

rear upper inner ball joints slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,777 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,788 miles

very oily underside of engine/gearbox, burning oil from left hand bank.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,796 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 72,795 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

MAJOR WATER LEAK N/S/F AREA

Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,181 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTY INNER FACES////REAR BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

Pass 14 Nov 2009 62,407 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 60,635 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 59,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 56,410 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 50,922 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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H20 VGE is a 1992 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H20 VGE, 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 H20 VGE registered?

H20 VGE is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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