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J450 WCF

1992 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

107,029 mi
Last recorded107,029 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ450 WCF
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 107,029 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe is corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 106,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe is corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 106,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 105,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Aug 2022 105,292 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 103,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal pipe corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 103,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing minor signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor signs of corrosion on nearside and offside under body - not causing immediate need of repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 103,237 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing minor signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor signs of corrosion on nearside and offside under body - not causing immediate need of repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 101,130 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 100,242 miles

Front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak gear box area . ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 100,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak gear box area . ()

Pass 3 May 2016 98,551 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 98,420 miles

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre 3mm + worn on edges

Offside Rear Outer exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,359 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,736 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,692 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 88,692 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,618 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 81,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel pipe has some corrosion

Pass 13 May 2009 77,920 miles

o/s front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 May 2009 77,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 75,514 miles

Slight movement n/s/r wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corrosion

Pass 24 May 2007 71,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2006 69,171 miles

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

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

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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J450 WCF is a 1992 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J450 WCF, 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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J450 WCF is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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