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J393 UNA

1991 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,940 mi
Last recorded138,940 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ393 UNA
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 138,940 miles

Chassis and under components have been undersealed

Pass 21 Feb 2024 138,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 138,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 26 Jul 2022 138,724 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jan 2021 138,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 138,162 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 137,999 miles

very slight play on rear suspension

Fail 12 Feb 2018 137,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner wall has been fouled and rubbed away

Fail 23 Jan 2018 137,999 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

all wheels damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2015 134,539 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall cuts

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leaks

o/s and n/s plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 134,539 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill and wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre side wall cuts

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insicure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leaks

o/s and n/s plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 132,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,055 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 131,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 128,938 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 128,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 127,598 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 127,523 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 126,103 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 122,349 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 122,346 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2007 122,337 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 114,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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J393 UNA is a 1991 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 J393 UNA, 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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J393 UNA is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 8 November 1991.

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