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L761 JOP

1994 BMW 850

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,356 mi
Last recorded89,356 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL761 JOP
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2018 89,356 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 89,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,775 miles

Front jacking blocks missing

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

Plastic coating peeling on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,562 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,414 miles

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

iol leak from diff

Pass 10 Oct 2008 88,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 87,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 85,716 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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L761 JOP is a 1994 BMW 850 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L761 JOP, 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 L761 JOP registered?

L761 JOP is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L761 JOP safe to buy?

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