MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded
nail in tyre
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 850?
Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 753 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J489 VDP is a 1992 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J489 VDP, 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 J489 VDP registered?
J489 VDP is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J489 VDP safe to buy?
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