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L190 XLR

1992 BMW 850

Yellow Petrol 5575cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,543 mi
Last recorded163,543 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL190 XLR
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,575cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 163,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 155,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 153,169 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 152,983 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 152,983 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working n/s o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts n/s o/s/r drive shafts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 152,497 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 152,219 miles

all four tyres are perrishing

Fail 14 May 2013 152,217 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres are perrishing

unable to open boot

Pass 15 May 2012 152,142 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 152,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2010 149,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 149,167 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 146,830 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 146,830 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 144,794 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 144,474 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L190 XLR is a 1992 BMW 850 in Yellow with a 5,575cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L190 XLR, 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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L190 XLR is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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