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K656 UPF

1992 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,482 mi
Last recorded114,482 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK656 UPF
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 114,482 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 114,408 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 112,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 111,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 107,240 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 103,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 103,774 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 101,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside and offside rear exhaust supports broken (x1)

rear axle oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2009 99,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 99,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,543 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 92,625 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 92,625 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 88,457 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 88,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 84,338 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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K656 UPF is a 1992 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K656 UPF, 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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K656 UPF is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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