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XJI 6782

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,058 mi
Last recorded123,058 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 6782
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 123,058 miles

Both front outer sills holed, but not within 30cm of a structural mounting

Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,054 miles

Both front outer sills holed, but not within 30cm of a structural mounting

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 123,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective mount corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both frt inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both frt lower control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both frt shock absorbers damaged

Nearside Front exhaust outer casings corroded

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear coil spring carriers bushes deteriorating

frt sills corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2015 118,428 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 118,055 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,233 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 113,840 miles

advise; pads warning light on

Pass 9 Jan 2010 112,534 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 112,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 110,224 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs coroding on edge of inner surface

gearbox oil leak

metal (fuel) pipes running down os coroding

Fail 22 Oct 2007 108,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advies;fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

advise;ridgid brake pipes under vehicle and in wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 108,477 miles

advies;fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

advise;ridgid brake pipes under vehicle and in wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 106,454 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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XJI 6782 is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XJI 6782, 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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XJI 6782 is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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