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J606 WJM

1992 BMW 850

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,673 mi
Last recorded163,673 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ606 WJM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 163,673 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hoses around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 163,672 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hoses around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 163,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 163,415 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 163,235 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 162,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 162,705 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 162,674 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 161,623 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 159,570 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 157,558 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear inner and outer sills corroded through

Pass 15 Jul 2016 154,950 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wing damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 152,549 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,956 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing inner shoulders,especially offside

Pass 13 Jul 2013 146,774 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 142,664 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 138,878 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 134,770 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 130,246 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 125,277 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 119,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 113,571 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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J606 WJM is a 1992 BMW 850 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J606 WJM, 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 J606 WJM registered?

J606 WJM is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J606 WJM safe to buy?

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