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777 GTJ

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,388 mi
Last recorded42,388 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 GTJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,388 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,142 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,543 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 41,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 40,483 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 40,470 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,885 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded(slightly damp)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,466 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,134 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,516 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 36,616 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,616 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 18 Jan 2009 35,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2009 35,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,531 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,906 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,474 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 31,474 miles

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

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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777 GTJ is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 777 GTJ, 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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What year was 777 GTJ registered?

777 GTJ is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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