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H850 DSE

1991 BMW 850

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,076 mi
Last recorded79,076 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH850 DSE
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 79,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tophub bush has slight play

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2016 78,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 78,329 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 77,718 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 77,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,397 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside Indicator side repeator dull

slight Exhaust blow between nearside middle & rear joins

Pass 30 Dec 2011 75,959 miles

front and rear brakes bind slightley

Pass 30 Dec 2010 75,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,795 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 74,771 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 74,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 72,700 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit totally bald on inner edges

excess engine oil leak

slight play in offside rear top stub axle swivel bush

slight wear/play in steering drag link track rod end

wear and deterioration in offside and nearside rear front trailing arm bushes

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 DSE is a 1991 BMW 850 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H850 DSE, 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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H850 DSE is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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