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H788 LPM

1990 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,971 mi
Last recorded92,971 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 LPM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,971 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 89,813 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,662 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 89,656 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,116 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 89,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,007 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f compression arm ball joint dust covers split

Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f-o/s/f compression arm ball joint dust covers split

o/s/r hand brake slightly low in effort

Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,181 miles

front lower rear suspension arm inner ball joint rubber gaiters split

n/s/r exhaust section very rusty and thin

n/s/r shock absorber plastic dust shield perished and split from upper mount point

o/s/r brake pads appear to be wearing low

o/s/r parking brake efficiency low

pipes damp at front possibly power steering cooler pipes?

power steering box drop arm pinnion seal damp

Pass 11 Jan 2007 78,366 miles

exhaust bracket clamp rusted away at o/s/f

n/s/f bottom rear arm inner bush very soft and worn

n/s/r exhaust box very rusty and poor condition

n/s/r shock absorber dust shield broken

oil leak from lower tin sump gasket area

rear tyres on legal limits!!!

Pass 12 Jan 2006 76,839 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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H788 LPM is a 1990 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 H788 LPM, 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.

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H788 LPM is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 7 December 1990.

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