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C4 BMW

1991 BMW 850

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

82,026 mi
Last recorded82,026 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 BMW
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 82,026 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion exhaust system.

corrosion outer body sills.

deterioration steering,susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

offside front tyre wearing low both edges.

Fail 18 May 2007 82,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion exhaust system.

corrosion outer sills.

deterioration steering,susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

offside front tyre wearing low both edges.

Pass 30 May 2006 78,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

axle noisy.

brakes noisy.

chassi repairs filled and undersealed.

corrosion axles and components.

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

wear in steering,susp.and axle components.

Fail 15 May 2006 78,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

axle noise.

brakes noisy.

corrosion axles and components.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

wear in steering,susp.and axle components.

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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C4 BMW is a 1991 BMW 850 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C4 BMW, 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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C4 BMW is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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