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H748 EGU

1991 BMW 850

White Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

274,566 mi
Last recorded274,566 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH748 EGU
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 274,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 274,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 274,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 273,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 272,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 270,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 270,138 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 268,638 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 258,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 251,051 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 232,154 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 232,154 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 214,801 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 209,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 203,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 197,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 197,486 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H748 EGU is a 1991 BMW 850 in White with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H748 EGU, 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 H748 EGU registered?

H748 EGU is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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The MOT history for H748 EGU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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