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K227 KRB

1993 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,450 mi
Last recorded93,450 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 KRB
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,450 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,176 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 91,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,679 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks

windscreen has crack but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 31 May 2013 87,085 miles

both rear tyres have cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 31 May 2012 86,788 miles

nearside front tyre has crackes but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside front tyre has crackes

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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K227 KRB is a 1993 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 1993 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 106,019 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 K227 KRB, 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 33 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K227 KRB registered?

K227 KRB is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K227 KRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K227 KRB 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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