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J11 SGW

1991 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,550 mi
Last recorded80,550 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 SGW
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 80,550 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,526 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 80,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,731 miles

Both rear tires slightly perished on sidewalls

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear brake discs pitted

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,228 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 79,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,652 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,552 miles

nsf and osf lower arm ball joints slight play and dust covers split

slight play in ns and os racks

Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,992 miles

brake fluid is low.

brake pedal has some travel.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,985 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,859 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,006 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 69,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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J11 SGW is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J11 SGW, 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.

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What year was J11 SGW registered?

J11 SGW is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J11 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 SGW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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