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J226 WDA

1992 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,251 mi
Last recorded104,251 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 WDA
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2007 104,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 101,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 97,728 miles

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

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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J226 WDA is a 1992 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J226 WDA, 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 J226 WDA registered?

J226 WDA is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is J226 WDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J226 WDA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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