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K174 PGO

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,390 mi
Last recorded140,390 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 PGO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 140,390 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 140,390 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 122,492 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 122,492 miles

Centre Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 112,623 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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K174 PGO is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K174 PGO, 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 K174 PGO registered?

K174 PGO is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 29 October 1992.

Is K174 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K174 PGO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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