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H56 NMO

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,165 mi
Last recorded150,165 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH56 NMO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 150,165 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 150,155 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 150,097 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 150,073 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.74 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 10.1% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 7.4% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 549PPM (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake grabbing severely All brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 150,036 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 149,300 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 147,172 miles

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose meetal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front tres cracking on walls

nearside and offside rear and offside front brake pipe to hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE

wipers parking slightly high and swept area slightly short - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 28 Apr 2011 147,122 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose meetal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front tres cracking on walls

nearside and offside rear and offside front brake pipe to hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE

wipers parking slightly high and swept area slightly short - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 28 Apr 2010 146,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 146,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 145,980 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 145,980 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 145,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 139,056 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 139,056 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r inner tail lamp inop

oil leak around engine bay

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

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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H56 NMO is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H56 NMO, 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 H56 NMO registered?

H56 NMO is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H56 NMO safe to buy?

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