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H3 DUS

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,136 mi
Last recorded125,136 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 DUS
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 125,136 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 124,509 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 123,654 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 123,016 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 122,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 121,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 120,487 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 120,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 119,357 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 118,763 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 118,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,356 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 118,077 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 117,730 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,210 miles

Both front tyres very perrished

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

Offside rear tyre small splits/cuts on side wall

Pass 8 Aug 2011 111,159 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 111,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 109,484 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 108,613 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank vent pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2008 107,488 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank vent pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2007 106,203 miles

20% front brake imbalance recorded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 104,858 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light illuminates momentarily on application of service brake.

slight seepage of PAS fluid possibly from a hose crimp or ferrule

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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H3 DUS is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H3 DUS, 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 H3 DUS registered?

H3 DUS is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is H3 DUS safe to buy?

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