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J500 OOL

1992 BMW 850

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,276 mi
Last recorded206,276 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 OOL
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 206,276 miles

Spare tyre defective

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 206,216 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 205,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Right bank exhaust smokes slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2008 196,310 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 196,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise offside outer track rod end boot split

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 186,879 miles

Advise nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 176,911 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 176,809 miles

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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J500 OOL is a 1992 BMW 850 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J500 OOL, 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 J500 OOL registered?

J500 OOL is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J500 OOL safe to buy?

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