1992 BMW 850 5.0L Petrol · K850 ARD
1992 BMW 850 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 67,001 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 850
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
K850 ARD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 67,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K850 ARD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 850 (K850 ARD) between February 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounti”; “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.
K850 ARD Mileage History
- 10/02/2006132,875 mi
- 20/08/2008133,343 mi+468 mi
- 05/08/2010483,443 mi+350,100 mi
- 13/08/201048,449 mi-434,994 mi
- 01/08/201150,876 mi+2,427 mi
- 15/08/201253,107 mi+2,231 mi
- 15/08/201253,116 mi+9 mi
- 13/08/201355,087 mi+1,971 mi
- 24/08/201355,094 mi+7 mi
- 19/08/201457,482 mi+2,388 mi
- 02/09/201457,511 mi+29 mi
- 16/09/201559,030 mi+1,519 mi
- 01/10/201559,105 mi+75 mi
- 03/10/201660,508 mi+1,403 mi
- 29/09/201763,634 mi+3,126 mi
- 01/02/201965,102 mi+1,468 mi
- 22/10/202166,076 mi+974 mi
- 19/05/202366,201 mi+125 mi
- 01/05/202467,001 mi+800 mi
Average of roughly -3,615 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (K850 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as K850ARD.
AUDI
100 S4 TURBO
VOLKSWAGEN
CORRADO
FORD
SIERRA
ROVER
MINI
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
ROVER
MINI
BMW
325 I
VOLVO
800 Series
TALBOT
EXPRESS
FIAT
DUCATO
PEUGEOT
405
BMW 850 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1992 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.