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H429 LFC

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,900 mi
Last recorded45,900 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH429 LFC
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 45,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 44,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 44,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 43,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease no sign of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has slight corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 43,521 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 43,447 miles

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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H429 LFC is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H429 LFC, 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 H429 LFC registered?

H429 LFC is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H429 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H429 LFC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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