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YOT 1J

1990 BMW 850

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,312 mi
Last recorded106,312 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOT 1J
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2013 106,312 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 104,110 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff oil seal is leaking oil

Fail 10 Aug 2012 104,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil seal is leaking oil

Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,414 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,670 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 93,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 88,164 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked.

Pass 24 Sep 2005 85,987 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 85,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

FRONT FOGS INOP

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM DIFF

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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YOT 1J is a 1990 BMW 850 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 113,080 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 YOT 1J, 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 36 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 YOT 1J registered?

YOT 1J is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 7 December 1990.

Is YOT 1J safe to buy?

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