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K796 YPG

1993 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,151 mi
Last recorded247,151 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 YPG
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 247,151 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 235,034 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 235,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 231,066 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 231,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 226,348 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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K796 YPG is a 1993 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 106,019 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 K796 YPG, 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 33 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 K796 YPG registered?

K796 YPG is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K796 YPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K796 YPG shows 6 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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