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J211 WJM

1992 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,964 mi
Last recorded167,964 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ211 WJM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 167,964 miles

n/s/f steering idler slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2009 167,837 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 167,836 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 163,546 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 157,990 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 153,457 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J211 WJM is a 1992 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J211 WJM, 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.

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What year was J211 WJM registered?

J211 WJM is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 13 June 1992.

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