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H408 XNP

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,216 mi
Last recorded144,216 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH408 XNP
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,216 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 144,176 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 144,174 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,116 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 144,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 144,058 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 144,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 143,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 140,942 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 137,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 133,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 130,483 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 130,472 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs rusty at inner surface

both front brake pipes rusty

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

fuel pipes rusty

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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H408 XNP is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H408 XNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H408 XNP?

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What year was H408 XNP registered?

H408 XNP is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 12 June 1991.

Is H408 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H408 XNP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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