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H916 JJA

1990 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,152 mi
Last recorded166,152 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH916 JJA
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 166,152 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 158,924 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 151,831 miles

Oil leak

front and rear reg plates starting to seperate

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2010 151,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 143,684 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 143,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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H916 JJA is a 1990 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H916 JJA, 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 H916 JJA registered?

H916 JJA is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 6 December 1990.

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