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H7 GDH

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,165 mi
Last recorded58,165 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 GDH
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 58,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 57,575 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 57,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 56,741 miles

Front swept area restricted by an obstruction

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

Pass 12 May 2022 56,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,919 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,666 miles

Offside Front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,657 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,739 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,665 miles

FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,721 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,639 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,391 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,638 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,252 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 42,242 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 42,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,768 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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H7 GDH is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 H7 GDH, 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 H7 GDH registered?

H7 GDH is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 10 January 1991.

Is H7 GDH safe to buy?

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