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J185 GMH

1991 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,183 mi
Last recorded163,183 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 GMH
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 163,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 163,131 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 163,131 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 163,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 163,086 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 163,071 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 163,065 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 163,065 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 163,062 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 163,060 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 159,599 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 159,593 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 157,507 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 157,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 154,781 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 154,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 152,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 152,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 150,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both registration plates stuck on top of other plates

Pass 7 Aug 2007 139,310 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 131,644 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 131,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J185 GMH is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J185 GMH, 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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J185 GMH is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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