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HRX 32

1990 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,795 mi
Last recorded106,795 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRX 32
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 106,795 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 106,270 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 106,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,902 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 105,377 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 105,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 104,163 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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HRX 32 is a 1990 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HRX 32, 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 HRX 32 registered?

HRX 32 is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 24 October 1990.

Is HRX 32 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRX 32 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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