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B8 SPP

1991 BMW 850

White Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,871 mi
Last recorded74,871 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SPP
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 74,871 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 74,829 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,658 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,639 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 74,536 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,430 miles

Exhaust system/brackets corroded

Metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Slight free play on steering arms/box

Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,068 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leaK

Fail 11 Sep 2018 74,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leaK

Pass 20 May 2017 74,023 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 74,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (4.1.D.1a)

All four road tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,002 miles

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

both front tyres perished

both front wipers slightly smear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 73,851 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres cracking

both subframes corroded

exhaust deteriated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,166 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 24 May 2013 73,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust clamp insucure. (front)

fuel pipe corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 72,707 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 71,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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B8 SPP is a 1991 BMW 850 in White with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B8 SPP, 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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B8 SPP is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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