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J15 NED

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,660 mi
Last recorded103,660 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 NED
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 103,660 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 102,555 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN

Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,208 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,082 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGES AND STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDEWALLS

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

FREEPLAY NOTICED AT NEARSIDE-STEERING RACK ARM

FRONT BRAKE EFFORTS ARE LOW CONSIDERING WEIGHT OF CAR

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,737 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,075 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,462 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 95,365 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at clipped areas (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads are low and discs are heavily pitted on inner face

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 90,893 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 90,569 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 88,245 miles

very bad oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 88,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 86,020 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 83,981 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 83,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 81,851 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 81,851 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J15 NED is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J15 NED, 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

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What year was J15 NED registered?

J15 NED is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J15 NED shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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