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BMW 585V

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

225,540 mi
Last recorded225,540 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 585V
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 225,540 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 224,660 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 224,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 216,787 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 206,909 miles

o/s/f suspention ball joint dust seal split

o/s/f tie rod ball joint dust guard split.

Fail 26 Jul 2008 206,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 206,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp dip beam does not kick up to the left.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2006 196,560 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 196,560 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 180,878 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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BMW 585V is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BMW 585V, 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 BMW 585V registered?

BMW 585V is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 11 October 1991.

Is BMW 585V safe to buy?

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