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K276 DRO

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,773 mi
Last recorded153,773 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK276 DRO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 153,773 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 153,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 152,017 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 152,017 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 151,658 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 151,658 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 150,062 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 150,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 148,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2010 148,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 148,506 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 147,305 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 145,901 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 140,582 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2007 140,580 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 138,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 138,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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K276 DRO is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K276 DRO, 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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K276 DRO is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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