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J44 BWB

1991 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,676 mi
Last recorded69,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 BWB
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,676 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,658 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 69,658 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,549 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs have a corroded lip on inner braking surfaces

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2008 69,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs have a corroded lip on inner braking surfaces

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 68,717 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,385 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 68,385 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2006 68,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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J44 BWB is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J44 BWB, 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 J44 BWB registered?

J44 BWB is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J44 BWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 BWB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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