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H689 RHB

1991 BMW 850

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

346,112 mi
Last recorded346,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH689 RHB
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 346,112 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 245,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 244,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 214,636 miles

asc light on

Fail 15 May 2012 214,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

asc light on

Pass 24 May 2011 239,860 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 237,018 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 234,699 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 232,483 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 228,665 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 225,528 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 225,525 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

traction control lamp on

Fail 3 May 2006 225,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

coolant leaking

fuel pipes 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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H689 RHB is a 1991 BMW 850 in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H689 RHB, 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 H689 RHB registered?

H689 RHB is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H689 RHB safe to buy?

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