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F1 TDK

1991 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,182 mi
Last recorded94,182 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 TDK
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,182 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 94,182 miles

Horn not working connector fitted (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 94,053 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 94,053 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 93,627 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 93,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick SUPPLIED PADS EITTED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,368 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,375 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,201 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 93,201 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced show plates replaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2015 91,450 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 91,320 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 90,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 89,976 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2011 89,647 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 89,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 89,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 89,421 miles

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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F1 TDK is a 1991 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F1 TDK, 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 F1 TDK registered?

F1 TDK is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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