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C8 DBH

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,379 mi
Last recorded180,379 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 DBH
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 180,379 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sills inspected as much as possible due to plastic skirts fitted,

Fail 13 Jul 2010 180,377 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sills inspected as much as possible due to plastic skirts fitted,

Pass 16 Aug 2007 173,772 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 169,333 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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C8 DBH is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C8 DBH, 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 C8 DBH registered?

C8 DBH is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is C8 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 DBH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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