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J6 ALG

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,822 mi
Last recorded126,822 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 ALG
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 126,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 126,650 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 126,113 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 125,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 125,688 miles

Coil spring corroded offside nearside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Jul 2019 123,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 123,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,730 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 122,447 miles

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside front lower suspension wishbone ball joint dust cover splitting

oil mist beneath engine area

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 122,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside front lower suspension wishbone ball joint dust cover splitting

oil mist beneath engine area

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 121,185 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 121,185 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2006 120,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 117,419 miles

AUXILLARY BELT CRACKED

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE HEAD SHEILD RATTLING

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TOP INNER WISHBONE BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE DOWN PIPE TO CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM BOLT SNAPPED

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE STEERING INNER ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

VEHICLE FITTED WITH OUTER SILL COVERS †

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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J6 ALG is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J6 ALG, 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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What year was J6 ALG registered?

J6 ALG is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J6 ALG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 ALG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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