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J661 ATO

1992 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,430 mi
Last recorded171,430 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ661 ATO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 171,430 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2022 171,245 miles

car undersealed but no defects

Pass 16 May 2016 170,587 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 170,571 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 170,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 170,427 miles

engine water pump noisey

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 170,338 miles

front exhaust brackets have corroded off but exhaust still supported

unable to check outer sills as it has plastic covers

Pass 11 Apr 2013 170,227 miles

exhaust corroded

sideskirts fitted unable to check outer sills

Pass 23 Apr 2012 170,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 170,107 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 169,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 169,503 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 169,300 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 168,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 167,127 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 166,158 miles

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.

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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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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