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J733 MCV

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,622 mi
Last recorded149,622 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ733 MCV
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 149,622 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 149,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 148,707 miles

o/s/r/ drive shaft boot split.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 148,707 miles

o/s/r/ drive shaft boot split.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 142,512 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 136,281 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 132,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 129,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 127,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear outter cv boot split

Pass 4 Oct 2005 125,323 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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J733 MCV is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J733 MCV, 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 J733 MCV registered?

J733 MCV is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 19 November 1991.

Is J733 MCV safe to buy?

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