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H831 HTA

1991 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,432 mi
Last recorded168,432 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH831 HTA
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 168,432 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play on control arm front

Pass 30 Sep 2013 168,386 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 168,376 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 168,320 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 168,320 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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H831 HTA is a 1991 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H831 HTA, 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 H831 HTA registered?

H831 HTA is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H831 HTA safe to buy?

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