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H180 NJT

1990 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,631 mi
Last recorded120,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 NJT
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 120,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 118,272 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 118,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 204,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front disc have a lip

both front fog lamp lens cracked

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover insecure

o/s/f front inner arch cover insecure

o/s/f steering idler has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2006 203,824 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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H180 NJT is a 1990 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H180 NJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H180 NJT registered?

H180 NJT is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is H180 NJT safe to buy?

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