1992 BMW 850 5.0L Petrol · K470 BRD
1992 BMW 850 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1992. Recorded mileage 87,150 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 850
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K470 BRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 87,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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K470 BRD Mileage History
- 13/01/202285,833 mi
- 25/01/202386,310 mi+477 mi
- 05/04/202486,585 mi+275 mi
- 12/03/202586,968 mi+383 mi
- 10/03/202687,150 mi+182 mi
Average of roughly 317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K470 BRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 850 (K470 BRD) between January 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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