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J182 EMY

1991 BMW 8 Series

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,500 mi
Last recorded178,500 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 8 Series112,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ182 EMY
MakeBMW
Model8 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 178,500 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 178,500 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2008 176,654 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 176,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust system in rusty condition

Pass 31 Oct 2007 165,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2006 162,676 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 159,504 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 8 Series?

Based on 10,078 MOT tests across 2,051 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
6,060
Miles/Year
2,051
On UK Roads
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J182 EMY is a 1991 BMW 8 Series in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 BMW 8 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 112,739 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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What year was J182 EMY registered?

J182 EMY is a 1991 BMW 8 Series, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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