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J80 OBM

1991 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,381 mi
Last recorded81,381 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 OBM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 81,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,554 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,946 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 75,323 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,706 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2007 73,706 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 73,212 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 73,207 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J80 OBM is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J80 OBM, 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 J80 OBM registered?

J80 OBM is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 5 September 1991.

Is J80 OBM safe to buy?

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