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G745 TGH

1990 BMW 850

White Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,984 mi
Last recorded44,984 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG745 TGH
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 44,984 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,704 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 44,704 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2018 44,665 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,271 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel lines starting to rust

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,849 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 43,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,299 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 43,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,037 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 43,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,636 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 39,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,005 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 36,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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G745 TGH is a 1990 BMW 850 in White with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 113,080 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 G745 TGH, 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 36 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G745 TGH registered?

G745 TGH is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G745 TGH safe to buy?

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