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H15 RCR

1991 BMW 850

White Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,083 mi
Last recorded130,083 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 RCR
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 130,083 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Whole underside covered in oil

Pass 26 Nov 2024 129,889 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Whole underside covered in oil

Pass 23 Nov 2023 129,011 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 128,215 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel breather pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 128,209 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear fuel breather pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 127,192 miles

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

Offside fuel breather pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 126,944 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel breather pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 126,542 miles

Offside Rear fuel breather pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,391 miles

Offside Rear fuel breather pipes corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2018 125,391 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fuel breather pipes corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 125,203 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 125,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 124,678 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 124,524 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both fuel breather pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pedal creeps slightly when under pressure with engine running

Pass 25 Sep 2012 123,499 miles

Whole underneath has been undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2011 122,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 120,569 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 118,157 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes have been greased up

both front wheels have slight play

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 115,972 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 115,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 113,155 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 112,605 miles

nail in tyre

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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H15 RCR is a 1991 BMW 850 in White with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H15 RCR, 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 H15 RCR registered?

H15 RCR is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 15 January 1991.

Is H15 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 RCR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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