MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements
heavily undersealed
car undersealed but no defects
Centre Front Radiator crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine oil leak
exhaust outer skin corroded
gearbox oil leak
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault tc lamp (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
radiator support corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
engine water pump noisey
outer sill covers fitted
engine water pump noisey
outer sill covers fitted
front exhaust brackets have corroded off but exhaust still supported
unable to check outer sills as it has plastic covers
exhaust corroded
sideskirts fitted unable to check outer sills
both rear lower sills satrting to corrode but unable to inspect fully as covered with palstic sill cover
oil leaks???
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 850?
Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 753 vehicles.
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J661 ATO is a 1992 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 J661 ATO, 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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J661 ATO is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 15 April 1992.
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