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J130 NNF

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,053 mi
Last recorded133,053 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ130 NNF
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 133,053 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 133,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 132,953 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,899 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2013 132,085 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 129,217 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 129,217 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

front brake disc's corroded

oil leaks

slight movement offside rear suspension bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2009 124,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2009 124,946 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 122,356 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 122,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 118,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 113,363 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 113,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all fuel pipes corroded (metal)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 106,672 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 106,650 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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J130 NNF is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J130 NNF, 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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J130 NNF is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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