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K339 XEL

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,409 mi
Last recorded74,409 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK339 XEL
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 74,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,015 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,169 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,499 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 66,499 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 65,779 miles

fuel lines rusty

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,646 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 65,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,042 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 63,042 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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K339 XEL is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 K339 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K339 XEL?

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What year was K339 XEL registered?

K339 XEL is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K339 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K339 XEL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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