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H54 VKU

1990 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH54 VKU
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 155,907 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 155,405 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 155,405 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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H54 VKU is a 1990 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H54 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H54 VKU?

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What year was H54 VKU registered?

H54 VKU is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H54 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H54 VKU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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