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XIG 8501

1992 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,762 mi
Last recorded107,762 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIG 8501
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 107,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 106,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 105,588 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 105,348 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Front & rear sub-frames corroded.

Front & rear suspension arms corroded.

Nearside Front disc severely corroded on inner face

Oil leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 103,740 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,594 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 103,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 103,431 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 103,431 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,198 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,012 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 100,012 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 98,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,401 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 93,807 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 91,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 89,685 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 89,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,315 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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XIG 8501 is a 1992 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XIG 8501, 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

How do I check the history of XIG 8501?

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What year was XIG 8501 registered?

XIG 8501 is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is XIG 8501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIG 8501 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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