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H850 AKB

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,005 mi
Last recorded110,005 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH850 AKB
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 110,005 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 106,464 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres edges wearing 235/35zr19 91y

Pass 17 Apr 2008 105,286 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 105,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 102,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 100,527 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak at auto box cooler pipes

Fail 7 Mar 2006 100,493 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX PIPES

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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H850 AKB is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H850 AKB, 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 H850 AKB registered?

H850 AKB is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H850 AKB safe to buy?

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