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D4 SMK

1991 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,944 mi
Last recorded66,944 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 SMK
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 66,944 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,866 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,735 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,468 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,306 miles

all four tyres perishing

exhaust system corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,134 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

exhaust system corroding

front to rear fuel lines corroding

Pass 26 May 2012 65,265 miles

All tyres badly perished on side walls.

Brake discs corroding.

Front inner brake pads worn low.

Slight play in front suspension joints.

Slight play in nearside rear upper suspension joint.

Slight pulsation on front brakes.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,422 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber upper shrouds broken/adrift

Fail 17 Jun 2010 64,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear shock absorber upper shrouds broken/adrift

Pass 30 Oct 2007 639,012 miles

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

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

corrosion on fuel lines

ns lower main beam inop

play in steering

Fail 26 Oct 2007 63,907 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on fuel lines

ns lower main beam inop

play in steering

uneven tyre wear

Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on fuel lines

uneven tyre wear

Pass 9 Nov 2005 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on fuel lines

tyres low & uneven wear

Fail 9 Nov 2005 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

surface corrosion on fuel lines

tyres low & uneven wear

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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D4 SMK is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D4 SMK, 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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D4 SMK is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 8 November 1991.

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