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H284 OEE

1990 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,525 mi
Last recorded181,525 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH284 OEE
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 181,525 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 181,496 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier in boot / right hand side.... (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake has lower effort....

Pass 15 May 2018 181,152 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 181,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside headlamp giving a slightly reduced output of light.

Pass 13 May 2017 181,005 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low....

Pass 19 Mar 2012 180,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2010 175,556 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

play on both rear suspension

Fail 13 May 2010 175,538 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play on both rear suspension

Pass 7 Jan 2009 167,199 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front pipe g/box support clamp loose

Fail 24 Dec 2008 167,175 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

front pipe g/box support clamp loose

fuel flap missing

Pass 17 Dec 2007 153,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 142,958 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 142,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 138,230 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 138,230 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H284 OEE is a 1990 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H284 OEE, 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.

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H284 OEE is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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