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J341 AVO

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,874 mi
Last recorded132,874 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ341 AVO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 132,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic guards covering sills

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 131,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 129,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 128,463 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 126,101 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 118,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 117,668 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 117,660 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

both front brakediscs slightly corroded.

unable to fully inspect front to nearside rear brakepipe due to routing above rear axle.

Pass 18 May 2011 115,279 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 113,719 miles

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

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

plastic covers on sills, unable to check fully

Pass 21 May 2010 106,493 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 103,602 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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J341 AVO is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J341 AVO, 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 J341 AVO registered?

J341 AVO is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J341 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J341 AVO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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