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K515 XMJ

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,140 mi
Last recorded169,140 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK515 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 169,140 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 169,040 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 169,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 168,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside coverd in underseal

water leak engine

Pass 13 Oct 2014 168,954 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 168,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 166,768 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 164,133 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 164,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 161,128 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 158,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 157,901 miles

front discs rusty

fuel pipes corroding

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2007 157,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 154,482 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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K515 XMJ is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K515 XMJ, 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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What year was K515 XMJ registered?

K515 XMJ is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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