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F1 NSM

1991 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,695 mi
Last recorded62,695 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 NSM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 62,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 62,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,971 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,509 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 59,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 58,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 58,320 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 58,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,747 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,883 miles

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

slight movement in steering joints

Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,686 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 49,642 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 48,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 47,584 miles

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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F1 NSM is a 1991 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F1 NSM, 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 F1 NSM registered?

F1 NSM is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 8 November 1991.

Is F1 NSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 NSM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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