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J519 SDH

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,106 mi
Last recorded101,106 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ519 SDH
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 101,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 100,492 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,124 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 100,124 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,002 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 92,573 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,713 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 89,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 87,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 87,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 86,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 85,362 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 85,361 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2007 85,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Feb 2007 85,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 83,591 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 83,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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J519 SDH is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J519 SDH, 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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J519 SDH is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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