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850 EMW

1991 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,560 mi
Last recorded19,560 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 EMW
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 19,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 19,312 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 18,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 18,093 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 17,316 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 16,621 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 15,239 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 14,162 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 13,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,295 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 11,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,101 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,313 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 9,488 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,539 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 8,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 8,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 8,416 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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850 EMW is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 850 EMW, 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 850 EMW registered?

850 EMW is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 850 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 EMW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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