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K499 YEL

1992 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,356 mi
Last recorded128,356 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK499 YEL
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 128,356 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outside edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre cracking on outside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre starting to check

Offside Front Outer tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 127,769 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,245 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 125,658 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 125,499 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 120,592 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 118,838 miles

Lower steering box damp

Fail 20 Nov 2010 118,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Lower steering box damp

Pass 12 Nov 2009 116,299 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 114,201 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine and diff oil leaks

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre both walls damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2008 114,199 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine and diff oil leaks

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre both walls damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2007 112,006 miles

fuel pipes staring to corrode

o/s side skirt insucure

o/s/r top inner wish bone bush play

slight play in steering box

Fail 4 Aug 2007 111,965 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

diff leaking

exhaust noisy

n/s air filter contamnated with oil

Pass 10 Aug 2006 108,881 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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K499 YEL is a 1992 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K499 YEL, 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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K499 YEL is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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