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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.74 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 10.1% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 7.4% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 549PPM (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake grabbing severely All brakes (1.2.1 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust badly corroded
fuel pipe corroded
fuel pipes front to rear corroded
fuel tank straps corroding
nearside and offside front and rear brake hose meetal ferrules corroded
nearside and offside front tres cracking on walls
nearside and offside rear and offside front brake pipe to hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE
wipers parking slightly high and swept area slightly short - STRONG ADVICE
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
fuel pipes front to rear corroded
fuel tank straps corroding
nearside and offside front and rear brake hose meetal ferrules corroded
nearside and offside front tres cracking on walls
nearside and offside rear and offside front brake pipe to hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE
wipers parking slightly high and swept area slightly short - STRONG ADVICE
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel pipes corroded
n/s/r inner tail lamp inop
oil leak around engine bay
slight movement in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in steering box
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
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BMW 850J is a 1991 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
The most common reason a BMW 840 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMW 850J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 840 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BMW 850J?
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What year was BMW 850J registered?
BMW 850J is a 1991 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is BMW 850J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BMW 850J shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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