MOT Status
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98,076 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged slightly corroded (7.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre inner side wall slightly perished
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
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
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
verious oil leaks
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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.
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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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