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J473 WEG

1992 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,624 mi
Last recorded139,624 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 WEG
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,624 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 4 Feb 2013 123,175 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 123,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 May 2011 118,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 106,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 104,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 May 2008 102,942 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2007 98,636 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 94,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J473 WEG is a 1992 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J473 WEG, 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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J473 WEG is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J473 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J473 WEG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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