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A9 AWJ

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,378 mi
Last recorded191,378 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 AWJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 191,378 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 191,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 190,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 186,102 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes, bush's

corrosion to rear suspension componants

heavy corrosion to exhaust

nearside front shocker soft

offside rear lens cracked

slight play in steering conponants and rear top suspension bush

Fail 19 Nov 2009 186,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to fuel pipes, bush's

corrosion to rear suspension componants

heavy corrosion to exhaust

nearside front shocker soft

offside rear lens cracked

slight play in steering conponants and rear top suspension bush

Pass 21 May 2008 183,091 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 183,038 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 179,789 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 114,523 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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A9 AWJ is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 AWJ, 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

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What year was A9 AWJ registered?

A9 AWJ is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is A9 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 AWJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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