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OIL 2073

1992 BMW 850

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,586 mi
Last recorded162,586 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 2073
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 162,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 162,294 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

full beam bulbs are slightly blue

nearside front anti roll bar linkage gaitor is split

wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2011 160,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 159,947 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 159,947 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 158,749 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 157,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 156,100 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 153,202 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES EDGES WEARING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODING

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE EDGE WEARING

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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OIL 2073 is a 1992 BMW 850 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OIL 2073, 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

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What year was OIL 2073 registered?

OIL 2073 is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is OIL 2073 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 2073 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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