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BMW 830C

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,354 mi
Last recorded63,354 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 830C
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2025 63,354 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 62,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 61,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 59,952 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,765 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 54,052 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 53,341 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 53,260 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,875 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,330 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

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 830C is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BMW 830C, 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

How do I check the history of BMW 830C?

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What year was BMW 830C registered?

BMW 830C is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 21 March 1991.

Is BMW 830C safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 830C shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BMW 830C have outstanding finance?

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