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J459 REY

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,404 mi
Last recorded129,404 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ459 REY
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 129,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 128,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 128,086 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 126,518 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 126,412 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 125,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 124,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 122,690 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 122,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracks in tread

offside rear tyre craxks in tread 265/35/18

Pass 19 Aug 2009 120,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 119,552 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 117,665 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 117,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 114,756 miles

brake fluid low

pads low all round

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in OS idler arm ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2005 111,361 miles

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

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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J459 REY is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J459 REY, 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 J459 REY registered?

J459 REY is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 8 August 1991.

Is J459 REY safe to buy?

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