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R262 FAN

1997 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,076 mi
Last recorded98,076 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 85094,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 FAN
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,076 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 97,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 96,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 95,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 94,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front too rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 94,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front too rear ()

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,770 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 94,534 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,314 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged slightly corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,544 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 92,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 91,300 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 90,995 miles

air leak under bonnet

front to rear brake pipes rusty

imbalance between front brakes

metal underbody fuel lines rusty

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside inner track rod end worn

offside front side light lense damaged

offside inner washer jet inoperative

oil leak present

Fail 17 Mar 2012 90,968 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

air leak under bonnet

front to rear brake pipes rusty

imbalance between front brakes

metal underbody fuel lines rusty

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside inner track rod end worn

offside front side light lense damaged

offside inner washer jet inoperative

oil leak present

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,888 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,839 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,912 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 81,530 miles

verious oil leaks

Pass 30 Dec 2006 78,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 67,176 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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R262 FAN is a 1997 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 94,808 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 R262 FAN, 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 29 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 R262 FAN registered?

R262 FAN is a 1997 BMW 850, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R262 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 FAN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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