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J835 NPR

1992 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,363 mi
Last recorded165,363 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ835 NPR
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 165,363 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 105,327 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside rear tyre puncture?

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 163,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small split n/s/r outer cv gaiter

Fail 5 Jun 2008 163,696 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

nearside front ABS wiring harness not supported allowing possibility of chaffing

nearside rear brake hose not fully supported

offside front coil spring seating rubber not located correctly

slight mist of oil around power steering components

split in nearside rear outer c.v gaiter

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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J835 NPR is a 1992 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J835 NPR, 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 J835 NPR registered?

J835 NPR is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J835 NPR safe to buy?

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