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985 FVA

1991 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,349 mi
Last recorded106,349 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration985 FVA
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 106,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 106,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 104,238 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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985 FVA is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 985 FVA, 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 985 FVA registered?

985 FVA is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is 985 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 985 FVA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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