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H719 VET

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,964 mi
Last recorded129,964 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH719 VET
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 129,964 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 129,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2025 124,178 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 124,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,814 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front anti roll bar link rod top rubber gaitors poor condition

nearside rear wheel bearing slighty rough when rotated

lower front bumper insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2011 118,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

all wheel bearings unable to test due to brakes binding

Fail 18 Mar 2010 114,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 114,633 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 109,240 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER FACES--REQUIRE REPLACING.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 109,240 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER FACES--REQUIRE REPLACING.

Pass 16 May 2008 103,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 101,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 100,987 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 100,201 miles

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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H719 VET is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H719 VET, 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 H719 VET registered?

H719 VET is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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