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C19 TSS

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,460 mi
Last recorded155,460 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 TSS
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 155,460 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 155,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 155,085 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 154,407 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 154,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust clamp missing but system still secure

Pass 6 Sep 2010 152,893 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 152,585 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake fluid residue around cylinder but no leak found

Pass 10 Jul 2009 149,823 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 149,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 146,506 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 143,233 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 143,233 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

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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C19 TSS is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C19 TSS, 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 C19 TSS registered?

C19 TSS is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 16 January 1992.

Is C19 TSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 TSS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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