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J669 KLT

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,331 mi
Last recorded175,331 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ669 KLT
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 175,331 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 174,579 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 172,715 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 172,715 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2009 171,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 171,322 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 166,055 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 166,048 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 160,566 miles

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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J669 KLT is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J669 KLT, 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 J669 KLT registered?

J669 KLT is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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