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J393 TNE

1992 BMW 850

White Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,920 mi
Last recorded153,920 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ393 TNE
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 153,920 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight movement in bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 25 Jan 2024 153,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable very slight movement in bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 153,413 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 153,413 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 152,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 152,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 151,766 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 151,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 150,414 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 149,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 148,658 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 147,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 146,573 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 145,592 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 144,278 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 141,829 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 140,266 miles

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

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

advise rear wheels noisey when turned by hand! further inspection required!

advise slight play in steering box!

Fail 26 May 2009 140,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear wheels noisey when turned by hand! further inspection required!

advise slight play in steering box!

Pass 11 May 2007 138,900 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 138,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 135,661 miles

Offside Front 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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J393 TNE is a 1992 BMW 850 in White with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J393 TNE, 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 J393 TNE registered?

J393 TNE is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 7 January 1992.

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