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K908 FEC

1993 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,465 mi
Last recorded149,465 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK908 FEC
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,465 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 149,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 148,563 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 147,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 147,424 miles

Corrosion starting to appear undeneath vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel lines corroded.

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check outer sills, due to plastic covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 147,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion starting to appear undeneath vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel lines corroded.

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check outer sills, due to plastic covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 146,047 miles

Corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel lines corroded.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Temp repair has been carry out on exhaust system.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 146,047 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel lines corroded.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Temp repair has been carry out on exhaust system.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 144,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel lines corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface corrosion starting to appear underneath

Temp repair has been carry out on exhaust

Fail 16 Mar 2010 144,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel lines corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface corrosion starting to appear underneath

Temp repair has been carry out on exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2007 143,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K908 FEC is a 1993 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K908 FEC, 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.

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K908 FEC is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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