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J256 TNA

1991 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,322 mi
Last recorded94,322 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 TNA
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,322 miles

Offside Lower right side fuel pipe has slight corrosion,advise

Fail 2 Dec 2016 94,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working indicator inoperative (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side repeater inoperative (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working indicator inoperative (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower right side fuel pipe has slight corrosion,advise

Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,267 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 94,267 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 91,980 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 88,663 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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J256 TNA is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 115,939 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 J256 TNA, 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 35 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J256 TNA registered?

J256 TNA is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 10 August 1991.

Is J256 TNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J256 TNA shows 6 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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