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J387 UBM

1991 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,951 mi
Last recorded171,951 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ387 UBM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 171,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 169,715 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 169,714 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2013 167,304 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 167,304 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 165,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 163,556 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 161,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 158,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 155,832 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 152,869 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 150,344 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 150,344 miles

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.

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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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.

Is J387 UBM safe to buy?

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