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1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,921 mi
Last recorded74,921 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration91 L
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 74,921 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,262 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,446 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,934 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,640 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,158 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silncers (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silncers (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,406 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

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

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

Inner sills slightly corroded at jacking points

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Washer pump continues running and sprays water from reservoir after single press

Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

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

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

Inner sills slightly corroded at jacking points

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Washer pump continues running and sprays water from reservoir after single press

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,588 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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91 L is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 91 L, 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 91 L registered?

91 L is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 3 September 1991.

Is 91 L safe to buy?

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