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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass126,430 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass126,430 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,430 miles
    Test number
    378062634397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. Pass121,742 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    356806802251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. Pass111,612 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    111,612 miles
    Test number
    743450338319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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.
  14. 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%.
  15. Pass104,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    104,036 miles
    Test number
    133198195275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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