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J50 JCR

1992 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,020 mi
Last recorded96,020 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 JCR
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 96,020 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 82,361 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 78,004 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 77,900 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s hand brake reading .not as good as n/s

Pass 18 Sep 2006 72,761 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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J50 JCR is a 1992 BMW 850 in Red 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 J50 JCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J50 JCR registered?

J50 JCR is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J50 JCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 JCR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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