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J860 ATO

1994 BMW 850

Yellow Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,352 mi
Last recorded86,352 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ860 ATO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,352 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 86,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2012 66,127 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 85,797 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 84,720 miles

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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J860 ATO is a 1994 BMW 850 in Yellow with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 92,402 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 J860 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 32 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J860 ATO registered?

J860 ATO is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J860 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J860 ATO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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