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J1 NBC

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,158 mi
Last recorded66,158 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 NBC
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 66,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 64,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,183 miles

slight play in steering system

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

unable to view rear coil springs fully

visual indicator tell tail for nearside not working

Fail 5 Jul 2014 62,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight play in steering system

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

unable to view rear coil springs fully

visual indicator tell tail for nearside not working

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension bump stops deteriorated.

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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J1 NBC is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J1 NBC, 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 J1 NBC registered?

J1 NBC is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 10 October 1991.

Is J1 NBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 NBC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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