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BOI 3501

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,939 mi
Last recorded100,939 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOI 3501
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 100,939 miles

drivers wiper fitted wrong way round

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight engine oil leak

slight play in rear top bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2007 93,747 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 93,747 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front seat belts slow to retact

engine and autobox oil leaks

front discs corroded and worn

front tyres scrubbing

o/s and n/s exhaust brackets broken

offside front track rod end gaitor split

offside washer jet partly blocked

play in both front track rod ends

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in steering box

play in steering drop arms

play in steering u/j

power steering leak

rear discs corroded and worn

rear o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes splitting

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jun 2006 86,876 miles

wiper linkage stiff

Fail 14 Jun 2006 86,876 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

wiper linkage stiff

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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BOI 3501 is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BOI 3501, 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 BOI 3501 registered?

BOI 3501 is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is BOI 3501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOI 3501 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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