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K427 RGN

1992 BMW 850

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

185,609 mi
Last recorded185,609 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 RGN
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 185,609 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 185,582 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 185,554 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 185,489 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 185,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 185,369 miles

Rear parking brake performance reading just passed

Pass 1 Dec 2016 185,089 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 185,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 184,819 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 184,699 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 184,307 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 182,558 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 182,235 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 180,991 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 180,991 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 180,717 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 180,717 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 180,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 180,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 178,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 175,968 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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K427 RGN is a 1992 BMW 850 in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K427 RGN, 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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K427 RGN is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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