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2 JS

1999 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,988 mi
Last recorded42,988 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration2 JS
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 42,988 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 42,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 42,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 42,290 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 40,835 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 40,462 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,034 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 40,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 39,340 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,872 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,744 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,578 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 21,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,437 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,807 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,851 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 28,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,337 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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2 JS is a 1999 BMW 850 in Silver with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 2 JS, 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 27 years old, this BMW 850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 JS registered?

2 JS is a 1999 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 2 JS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 JS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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