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K553 EEP

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,672 mi
Last recorded145,672 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK553 EEP
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 145,672 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint boot split

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

small cut in offside front tyre wall

steering box leaking slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2010 145,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint boot split

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

small cut in offside front tyre wall

Pass 14 Jul 2009 141,381 miles

O/S FRONT FUEL LINE CRIMPED

O/S FRONT LOWER REAR BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

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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K553 EEP is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K553 EEP, 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

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What year was K553 EEP registered?

K553 EEP is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K553 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K553 EEP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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