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H153 ATO

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,222 mi
Last recorded118,222 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH153 ATO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 118,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,993 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offsides nearsides side skirts fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 27 Jan 2022 117,992 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 117,991 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 115,801 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,556 miles

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 115,024 miles

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 114,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

all exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 113,888 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 113,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 113,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2009 111,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,827 miles

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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H153 ATO is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H153 ATO, 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.

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What year was H153 ATO registered?

H153 ATO is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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