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BMW 850

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 4,988 cc

91LMOT history

91L is a red petrol BMW 850 first used on 3 Sept 1991. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 75,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,340 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
91L
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
850
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
3 Sept 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

91L was last recorded at 75,340 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,921 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,340 miles
  • 2025 – 74,921 miles
  • 2024 – 74,710 miles
  • 2023 – 74,560 miles
  • 2022 – 74,262 miles
  • 2021 – 74,074 miles
  • 2020 – 73,446 miles
  • 2019 – 72,934 miles
  • 2018 – 72,640 miles
  • 2017 – 72,158 miles
  • 2016 – 71,323 miles
  • 2015 – 70,406 miles
  • 2014 – 69,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,340 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both rear tyres cracked/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Inner sills slightly corroded at jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,340 miles (+419)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    137481796222
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,921 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,921 miles
    Test number
    124254632683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,710 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    353539152482
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,560 miles (+298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,560 miles
    Test number
    464824584760
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,262 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,262 miles
    Test number
    286037276267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,074 miles (+628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    324756582912
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,446 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,446 miles
    Test number
    237725249290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,934 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    938458520873
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass72,640 miles (+482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,640 miles
    Test number
    494922302308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,158 miles (+835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,158 miles
    Test number
    952596230827
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Pass71,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,323 miles
    Test number
    954152424451
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silncers (7.1.2)

  12. Fail71,323 miles (+917)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,323 miles
    Test number
    950982930951
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silncers (7.1.2)

  13. Pass70,406 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,406 miles
    Test number
    719841503057
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner sills slightly corroded at jacking points
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWasher pump continues running and sprays water from reservoir after single press

  14. Fail70,405 miles (+817)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,405 miles
    Test number
    981465645675
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner sills slightly corroded at jacking points
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWasher pump continues running and sprays water from reservoir after single press

  15. Pass69,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    616334014125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 91L

What vehicle is registration 91L currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 91L on a red petrol BMW 850 first used on 3 Sept 1991. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 91L currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 91L is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 91L?
The MOT on 91L is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 91L done?
91L was recorded at 75,340 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 465 miles a year.
Has 91L ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 91L has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on 91L ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 91L find?
91L passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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