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J669 NRP

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,935 mi
Last recorded93,935 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ669 NRP
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,935 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 92,517 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slight play in steering idler

underseal throughout underside

Fail 14 May 2019 92,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slight play in steering idler

underseal throughout underside

Pass 8 May 2018 90,149 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake warning light flashes when pedal pressed but goes straight out

Fail 8 May 2018 90,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake warning light flashes when pedal pressed but goes straight out

Pass 25 May 2017 88,751 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 88,738 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 88,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,669 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,608 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 88,261 miles

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

Corrosion to brake pipes. O/s/f shocker damp. Front brake discs worn.

Pass 12 May 2008 73,657 miles

master cylinder damp

rear shocker covers loose

Pass 12 May 2007 52,918 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

advise front axle tyres odd size to rear axle tyres

Pass 9 May 2006 47,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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J669 NRP is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J669 NRP, 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 J669 NRP registered?

J669 NRP is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 17 April 1992.

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