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H266 LNA

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,485 mi
Last recorded170,485 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH266 LNA
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 170,485 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspestion

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

Offside outer sill sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2019 170,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 170,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 169,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 169,501 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2015 168,495 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 166,630 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013
Pass 12 Apr 2012 161,926 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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H266 LNA is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H266 LNA, 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 H266 LNA registered?

H266 LNA is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H266 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H266 LNA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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