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J957 NLN

1992 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,978 mi
Last recorded145,978 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 850106,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ957 NLN
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 145,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 145,633 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Gearbox cooler pipes badly corroded

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 145,633 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Gearbox cooler pipes badly corroded

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 145,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 144,398 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 142,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 192,721 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

brake fluid change

Pass 1 Nov 2005 121,400 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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J957 NLN is a 1992 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J957 NLN, 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 J957 NLN registered?

J957 NLN is a 1992 BMW 850, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J957 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J957 NLN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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