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IUI 1541

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,191 mi
Last recorded99,191 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 1541
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 99,191 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,186 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 99,154 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 99,154 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Aug 2013 99,152 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 96,188 miles

Electric cooling fans not working.

Exhaust system badly corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded where they pass through mountings.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2006 96,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Electric cooling fans not working.

Exhaust system badly corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded where they pass through mountings.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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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IUI 1541 is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 115,939 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 IUI 1541, 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 35 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of IUI 1541?

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What year was IUI 1541 registered?

IUI 1541 is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is IUI 1541 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 1541 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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