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H840 KDY

1990 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

45,821 mi
Last recorded45,821 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH840 KDY
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 45,821 miles

Both rear silencers slightly deteriorated

Interior mirror missing

Nearside mirror slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Apr 2007 45,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear silencers slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres perished

Interior mirror missing

Nearside mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2005 45,731 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

off side rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but not exposeing cords

rear view mirror missing

slight oil leak

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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H840 KDY is a 1990 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 H840 KDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H840 KDY?

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What year was H840 KDY registered?

H840 KDY is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H840 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H840 KDY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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