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J402 XCF

1992 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,591 mi
Last recorded81,591 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ402 XCF
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,591 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 13 May 2016 81,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,228 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,437 miles

Bad oil leaks coming from engine and transmission

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,729 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 75,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 72,542 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 69,434 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,863 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Feb 2006 58,582 miles

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

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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J402 XCF is a 1992 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J402 XCF, 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 J402 XCF registered?

J402 XCF is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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