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H936 DKH

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,343 mi
Last recorded149,343 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH936 DKH
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 149,343 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2015 149,325 miles

Metal fuel pipes corroided

front exhaust brk corrioded

o/s front tyre slightly cracked on side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2014 148,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 148,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 146,632 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

handbrake just reaching required efficiency.

inner surface of front brake discs starting to pit and corrode.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 143,953 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 143,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 139,524 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 139,498 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 135,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust mounts starting to corrode †slight play in steering idler †outer sill covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2006 135,306 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust mounts starting to corrode †slight play in steering idler †outer sill covers fitted

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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H936 DKH is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H936 DKH, 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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H936 DKH is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 4 January 1991.

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