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K308 PDY

1992 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,757 mi
Last recorded32,757 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK308 PDY
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,757 miles

Exhaust system centre box assy support mounts perished, but system still supported.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

radiator support lower panel corroded.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 32,757 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust system centre box assy support mounts perished, but system still supported.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

radiator support lower panel corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,757 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 32,757 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,757 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

all exhaust front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/steering/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 32,757 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

all exhaust front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/steering/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,765 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,757 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,757 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,757 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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K308 PDY is a 1992 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K308 PDY, 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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K308 PDY is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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