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H10 NML

1991 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

45,763 mi
Last recorded45,763 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 NML
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 45,763 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint at steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both amber ( must be white) (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens broken / adjusters broken (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside mirror broken off ( left hand drive vehicle)

Offside Front Inner arch guard insecure

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play drop arm idler (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

chassis number located at side of wiper under windscreen

exhaust catalytic converters removed / none cat test applied due to year of vehicle

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,771 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

windscreen damaged but not in the drivers view of the road

Fail 13 Oct 2015 44,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

windscreen damaged but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 44,094 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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H10 NML is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 H10 NML, 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 H10 NML registered?

H10 NML is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H10 NML safe to buy?

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