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RJI 4894

1991 BMW 850

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,611 mi
Last recorded195,611 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 4894
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 195,611 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 191,500 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 191,400 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auto box cooler pipe leaking

radiator support bracket corroded

slight exhaust blow from centre

Fail 5 Feb 2014 191,400 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auto box cooler pipe leaking

radiator support bracket corroded

slight exhaust blow from centre

Pass 1 Feb 2012 186,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 186,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

1 jet inop nearside screen washer

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 178,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wall damaged (inner & outer)

steering idler has slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2011 178,965 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wall damaged (inner & outer)

steering idler has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2010 171,512 miles

1 washer jet inop nearside

A/C leak

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

low brake fluid warning wires broken

offside front flexi hose slightly misalighned

Fail 17 Feb 2010 171,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

1 washer jet inop nearside

A/C leak

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

low brake fluid warning wires broken

offside front flexi hose slightly misalighned

Pass 18 Feb 2009 161,680 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

air con leaking

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2009 161,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

air con leaking

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 153,554 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 142,448 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at front and rear

oil leak

slight play in steering on both sides

Fail 4 May 2006 142,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RJI 4894 is a 1991 BMW 850 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJI 4894, 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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RJI 4894 is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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