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J325 JKO

1992 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,178 mi
Last recorded168,178 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ325 JKO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 168,178 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 168,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering idler (2.2.B.1h)

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

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 146,024 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 146,559 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 133,928 miles

Both front upper suspension mounts corroded

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)

Weak pattern from both headlights

Fail 14 Feb 2015 133,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front upper suspension mounts corroded

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)

n/s/f brake hose not fully secure

Pass 7 Mar 2009 132,050 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 132,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 127,300 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 122,167 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 122,167 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 118,600 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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J325 JKO is a 1992 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J325 JKO, 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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J325 JKO is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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