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C10 SET

1990 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,504 mi
Last recorded72,504 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 850113,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 SET
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 72,504 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 72,105 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 71,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,469 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,135 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,135 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 70,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 68,409 miles

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

fuel pipe underbody surface corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 67,599 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 67,599 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 May 2012 66,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 66,643 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 65,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,301 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 63,542 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 63,257 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2008 63,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 62,329 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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C10 SET is a 1990 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C10 SET, 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 C10 SET registered?

C10 SET is a 1990 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is C10 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 SET shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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