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J510 ENW

1992 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,721 mi
Last recorded143,721 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ510 ENW
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 143,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 143,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 142,199 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 141,491 miles

Nearside rear brake light is slightly dim.

Nearside rear side light is very bright.

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 141,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake light is slightly dim.

Nearside rear side light is very bright.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 139,090 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 137,649 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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J510 ENW is a 1992 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J510 ENW, 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 J510 ENW registered?

J510 ENW is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J510 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J510 ENW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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