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K8 PRN

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,283 mi
Last recorded96,283 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 PRN
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 96,283 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front headlamp adjuster

Fail 16 Sep 2012 96,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 95,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2010 94,193 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,697 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 87,572 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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K8 PRN is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K8 PRN, 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

How do I check the history of K8 PRN?

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What year was K8 PRN registered?

K8 PRN is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K8 PRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 PRN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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