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H993 MVT

1991 BMW 850

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,532 mi
Last recorded158,532 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH993 MVT
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 158,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 158,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 156,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 156,428 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 156,427 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 156,426 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 156,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 156,426 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 156,424 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 156,424 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 156,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 156,009 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 156,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 154,847 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 154,847 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 154,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear bump stops split

brake pipes corroded

front brakes noisy when applied advice check

front pads cannot be seen advice check

nearside front bump stop split

offside front fog lense broken

Fail 10 Feb 2010 154,699 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear bump stops split

brake pipes corroded

front brakes noisy when applied advice check

front pads cannot be seen advice check

nearside front bump stop split

offside front fog lense broken

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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H993 MVT is a 1991 BMW 850 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H993 MVT, 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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What year was H993 MVT registered?

H993 MVT is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 21 January 1991.

Is H993 MVT safe to buy?

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