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H393 XGC

1991 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,737 mi
Last recorded59,737 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH393 XGC
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 59,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 59,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 59,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,259 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 59,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,122 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,806 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

corrosion to nearside rear arch/body

front tyres wearing to edges and perishing

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,486 miles

both rear boxes corroded and minor leaks

freeplay in steering

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 57,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear boxes corroded and minor leaks

freeplay in steering

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,628 miles

exhaust system corroding

intermittent brake pads warning light illumination - no fault found

slight play in steering components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,603 miles

both rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,370 miles

exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

footbrake travel low

nearside rear tyre on limit - suggest replace

offside rear tyre wearing near limit

slight play in steering components

Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,530 miles

'Knock' and freeplay in steering

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,252 miles

exhaust system damaged/corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,083 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,361 miles

both rear exhaust boxed badly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,720 miles

rear exhaust boxes badly corroded - n/s small 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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H393 XGC is a 1991 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H393 XGC, 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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H393 XGC is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 4 February 1991.

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