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E31 GHT

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,506 mi
Last recorded121,506 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 GHT
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 121,506 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 121,480 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 121,155 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 121,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 135,962 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 25 Sep 2010 135,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

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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E31 GHT is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E31 GHT, 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 E31 GHT registered?

E31 GHT is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is E31 GHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E31 GHT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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