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A2 HXF

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,228 mi
Last recorded155,228 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 HXF
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 155,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 151,626 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front heavily cracking on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 151,275 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 149,592 miles

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)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 148,421 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer and lower sills has plastic covers

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 27 Jan 2014 148,404 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

plastic sill covers on both outer sills

Pass 21 Jan 2013 148,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front inner brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 31 Jan 2012 148,102 miles

both front inner brake discs corroded

both outer sills covered in plastic covers, unable to check sill condition

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear suspension link has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2011 147,628 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front inner discs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 147,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2010 147,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 146,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 146,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 145,050 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 143,660 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 143,660 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

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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A2 HXF is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A2 HXF, 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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A2 HXF is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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