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H848 JRJ

1990 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,292 mi
Last recorded117,292 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 JRJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,292 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 117,283 miles

under body coved in underseal

Pass 27 Jan 2014 117,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 25 Jan 2014 117,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Nov 2012 116,052 miles

Green power steering fluid on n/s/f suspension

n/s/f track control arm ball joint boot cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2011 15,066 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 115,053 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

n/s blade poor

Fail 15 Dec 2010 114,793 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 114,793 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 114,170 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 113,080 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 112,251 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 109,488 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 107,610 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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H848 JRJ is a 1990 BMW 850 in Black 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 H848 JRJ, 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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What year was H848 JRJ registered?

H848 JRJ is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 3 December 1990.

Is H848 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H848 JRJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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