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J622 TPM

1992 BMW 850

White Lpg 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,345 mi
Last recorded116,345 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ622 TPM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,345 miles

nearside rear light lens has slight damage

Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,300 miles

exhaust sustem is corroded

nearside rear light lens has been repaired with tape

offside front tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 19 Nov 2013 116,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust sustem is corroded

nearside rear light lens has been repaired with tape

offside front tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 29 Aug 2012 114,898 miles

CORROSION APPARENT ON MOST - BRAKE - SUSPENSION - STEERING AND EXHAUST COMPONENTS

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

O/S UNDER VEHICLE FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL OF O/S/F TYRE

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT REAR ROAD SPRINGS WITH WHEELS IN PLACE DUE TO VEHICLE DESIGN

Fail 15 Aug 2012 114,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

CORROSION APPARENT ON MOST - BRAKE - SUSPENSION - STEERING AND EXHAUST COMPONENTS

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

O/S UNDER VEHICLE FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL OF O/S/F TYRE

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT REAR ROAD SPRINGS WITH WHEELS IN PLACE DUE TO VEHICLE DESIGN

Pass 23 Jul 2008 112,405 miles

advise back boxes corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 112,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise back boxes corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 110,764 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 110,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 98,571 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 98,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside washer jet weak

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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J622 TPM is a 1992 BMW 850 in White with a 4,988cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J622 TPM, 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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J622 TPM is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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