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C8 GTE

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,430 mi
Last recorded126,430 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 GTE
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 126,430 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 126,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment underside linkage to steering bars (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion to underside of body components / subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play across several ball joints ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 125,189 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 125,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 125,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 jacking points/cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn several bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn several bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play across several rack ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2013 124,808 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 124,808 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 121,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 120,188 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers handbrake low effort

drivers wing repeater lens missing

front wiper blades smeary

slight play passenger steering

Fail 25 Mar 2011 120,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 115,830 miles

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 111,612 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 106,519 miles

o/s/r inner side light inop, n/s headlamp aim low & o/s high, exhaust corroded & 2 mounts corroded & broken.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 106,067 miles

travel on hand brake. And performance at 16%.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 104,036 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 104,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

off side front tyre touching inner plastic arch

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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C8 GTE is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C8 GTE, 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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C8 GTE is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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