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H19 BST

1991 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,518 mi
Last recorded159,518 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 BST
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 159,518 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 159,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 159,507 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear exhaust bracket broken away - system secure

signs of fuel leak on fuel tank

Fail 23 Oct 2018 159,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear exhaust bracket broken away - system secure

signs of fuel leak on fuel tank

Pass 20 Dec 2016 158,923 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 158,923 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT AT CORNERS OF TREAD

Pass 24 Apr 2012 157,649 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 157,639 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 151,443 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 148,680 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 148,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 144,910 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 144,910 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 140,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 140,271 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 139,211 miles

brake pedal has slight travel but does not reach the stop and passed on efficiency

Fail 8 Aug 2006 139,210 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 139,200 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air con inop

fuel lines corroded

n/s seat not tilting

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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H19 BST is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H19 BST, 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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H19 BST is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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