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J348 TTF

1992 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,267 mi
Last recorded152,267 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ348 TTF
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 152,267 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 152,200 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 151,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 147,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 146,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 146,701 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 146,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r pad wire fouling wheel

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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J348 TTF is a 1992 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J348 TTF, 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 J348 TTF registered?

J348 TTF is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J348 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J348 TTF shows 7 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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