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K160 KRR

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,617 mi
Last recorded82,617 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 KRR
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 82,617 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 82,617 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 82,599 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 82,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,070 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,007 miles

Rear fuel pump hose perished

Fail 5 Mar 2021 82,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel hose damaged to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel pump hose perished

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,407 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 80,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 77,556 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,701 miles

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

all rear fuel lines near fuel tank slight corrision

outer plastic sill covers fitted at time off test,unable to check perscribed areas for corrision

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,698 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 76,698 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,627 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 76,627 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 76,478 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both n/s and o/s/rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r shocker cover missing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 76,478 miles

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

Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both n/s and o/s/rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r shocker cover missing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,155 miles

o/s rear fuel pipe showing corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2008 76,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s front brake disc inner faces showing heavy corrosion

o/s rear fuel pipe showing corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 74,045 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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K160 KRR is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K160 KRR, 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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K160 KRR is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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