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J384 PDE

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,296 mi
Last recorded107,296 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ384 PDE
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 107,296 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,260 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,105 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 107,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,760 miles

Exhaust getting very corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 106,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust getting very corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,164 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 106,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 106,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust getting corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 105,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 105,805 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 105,291 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 104,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 103,810 miles

Slight oil leak from the engine

Fail 13 May 2011 103,810 miles

Slight oil leak from the engine

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 101,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 99,682 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 99,682 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link gaiter split

Pass 15 May 2008 96,500 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 96,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2007 93,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 93,339 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,117 miles

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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J384 PDE is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J384 PDE, 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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What year was J384 PDE registered?

J384 PDE is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 21 November 1991.

Is J384 PDE safe to buy?

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