MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character spacings incorrect (0.1 (d))
Front Registration plate incorrect black and silver plate fitted (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character spacings incorrect (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate incorrect black and silver plate fitted (0.1 (c))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
slight corrosion on fuel pipes
slight differential oil leak
slight gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
n/s/r fog lamp inop
slight corrosion on fuel pipes
slight differential oil leak
slight gearbox oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 850?
Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 753 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J387 UBM is a 1991 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 J387 UBM, 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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J387 UBM is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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