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K866 RMW

1992 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,971 mi
Last recorded101,971 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 RMW
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 101,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 101,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2016 101,820 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 101,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,684 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 97,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 99,776 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,328 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,179 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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K866 RMW is a 1992 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K866 RMW, 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 K866 RMW registered?

K866 RMW is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K866 RMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K866 RMW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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