
BMW 850
Red · Petrol · 1991 · 4,988 cc
C8 GTEMOT history
C8 GTE is a red petrol BMW 850 first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,430 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 126,430 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,101 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 GTE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 850
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 31 Dec 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 GTE was last recorded at 126,430 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,428 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 1,101 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,430 miles
- 2025 – 126,428 miles
- 2024 – 125,189 miles
- 2013 – 124,808 miles
- 2012 – 121,742 miles
- 2011 – 120,188 miles
- 2010 – 115,830 miles
- 2008 – 111,612 miles
- 2007 – 106,519 miles
- 2006 – 106,067 miles
- 2005 – 104,036 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,430 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 126,430 miles
- Test number
- 378062634397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,428 miles (+1,239)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,428 miles
- Test number
- 743573304785
- DangerousSteering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment underside linkage to steering bars (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryIntegral 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play across several ball joints
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass125,189 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 125,189 miles
- Test number
- 165498552708
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slight corrosion/covered in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail125,186 miles (+2)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,186 miles
- Test number
- 343721663096
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slight corrosion/covered in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail125,184 miles (+376)1 dangerous8 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,184 miles
- Test number
- 784334344714
- DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn several bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn several bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play play across several rack ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,808 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 124,808 miles
- Test number
- 858258903248
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail124,808 miles (+3,066)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,808 miles
- Test number
- 105617403270
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass121,742 miles (+1,554)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 121,742 miles
- Test number
- 356806802251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,188 miles (+40)4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 120,188 miles
- Test number
- 557962801201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDrivers handbrake low effort
- NoteDrivers wing repeater lens missing
- NoteFront wiper blades smeary
- NoteSlight play passenger steering
Fail120,148 miles (+4,318)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,148 miles
- Test number
- 226534781037
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
Pass115,830 miles (+4,218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 115,830 miles
- Test number
- 610741960040
- AdvisoryFront Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass111,612 miles (+5,093)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 111,612 miles
- Test number
- 743450338319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,519 miles (+452)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 106,519 miles
- Test number
- 220224727394
- NoteO/s/r inner side light inop, n/s headlamp aim low & o/s high, exhaust corroded & 2 mounts corroded & broken.
Pass106,067 miles (+2,031)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 106,067 miles
- Test number
- 721518016373
- NoteTravel on hand brake. And performance at 16%.
Pass104,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 104,036 miles
- Test number
- 133198195275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,036 miles5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,036 miles
- Test number
- 631554995234
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- NoteOff side front tyre touching inner plastic arch
Questions about C8 GTE
- Does C8 GTE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GTE is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 GTE?
- The MOT on C8 GTE is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 GTE done?
- C8 GTE was recorded at 126,430 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,101 miles a year.
- Has C8 GTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 GTE has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 GTE 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 C8 GTE find?
- C8 GTE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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