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J656 WFL

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,493 mi
Last recorded145,493 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 WFL
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 145,493 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 145,493 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 144,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Top arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sill has corrosion near front

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 140,950 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 140,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

All brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2008 140,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J656 WFL is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J656 WFL, 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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J656 WFL is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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