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H403 RSG

1991 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,130 mi
Last recorded143,130 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH403 RSG
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 143,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section and the rear box neck (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock strut top mount corroded

Oil leak ()

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 143,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section and the rear box neck (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock strut top mount corroded

Oil leak ()

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 141,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 139,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded(both sides)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded(both sides)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jan 2014 136,783 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

exhaust system noisy

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

offside door mirror damage

Fail 23 Jan 2014 136,775 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

offside door mirror damage

Pass 14 Apr 2012 133,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

play in nearside steering idler arm bush

Fail 28 Sep 2011 132,569 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all front to rear fuel pipes very rusty

center rear stop light inop

offside door mirror damage

Pass 31 Aug 2010 127,005 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 123,635 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s head lamp pattern poor

slight blue smoke from right exhaust bank

Pass 12 May 2009 114,088 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 114,088 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 112,309 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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H403 RSG is a 1991 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H403 RSG, 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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H403 RSG is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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