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H470 UWY

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,262 mi
Last recorded159,262 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH470 UWY
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 159,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/r suspension assembly

Pass 16 Oct 2012 158,922 miles

front brake pads and brake discs worn

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

centre and rearr exhaust corroded

various corossion to various suspension and stearing components

various fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 15,894 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

centre and rearr exhaust corroded

front brake pads and brake discs worn

various fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 149,724 miles

slight tyrewall damage to all tyres.

Pass 13 May 2008 148,206 miles

exhust system has sign's of corrosion

oil leak

sign's of surface corrosion on the offside rear brake disc

slight damage to the front number plate

slight play both front wheel's

steering arm's and steering box damp

Pass 19 Nov 2007 147,808 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 147,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2007 143,408 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 143,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 137,333 miles

power steering slightly leaking at steering box/reservoir

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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H470 UWY is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H470 UWY, 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

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What year was H470 UWY registered?

H470 UWY is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 3 April 1991.

Is H470 UWY safe to buy?

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