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H957 ATO

1990 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,739 mi
Last recorded120,739 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH957 ATO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 120,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

odd feeling power brake system M tech roadtested good

Pass 18 May 2011 120,739 miles

odd feeling power brake system M tech roadtested good

Pass 18 Mar 2010
Pass 31 Jan 2008

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007

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

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

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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H957 ATO is a 1990 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H957 ATO, 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 H957 ATO registered?

H957 ATO is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H957 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H957 ATO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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