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H529 EGB

1990 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

136,677 mi
Last recorded136,677 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH529 EGB
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 136,677 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 136,660 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both track rod end gaitors split

coil springs corroded

sill covers fitted

slight free movement in steering

various bushes perished

various components corroded

Fail 18 May 2006 136,218 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front halfs of front to rear brake pipes corroded

both inner & outer sills corroded

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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H529 EGB is a 1990 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 113,080 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 H529 EGB, 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 36 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H529 EGB registered?

H529 EGB is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 27 November 1990.

Is H529 EGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H529 EGB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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