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J664 BAU

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,872 mi
Last recorded35,872 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ664 BAU
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,872 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Off side track rod end gaiter torn

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 35,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Off side track rod end gaiter torn

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Reverse lights illuminate when rear fog lamp switched on

Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,053 miles

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,123 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 27,118 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle seal leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,685 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F headlamp lens damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J664 BAU 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 66.7%.

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 J664 BAU, 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 J664 BAU registered?

J664 BAU is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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