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H978 YYT

1990 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,117 mi
Last recorded103,117 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 YYT
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 103,117 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 100,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 100,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 99,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2009 99,349 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 97,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 95,581 miles

N/S/R SILENCER BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 93,518 miles

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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H978 YYT is a 1990 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H978 YYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H978 YYT registered?

H978 YYT is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H978 YYT safe to buy?

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