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F4 STB

1991 BMW 850

White Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,756 mi
Last recorded59,756 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 STB
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,756 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,314 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 57,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 147,729 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

Fail 20 Oct 2007 147,720 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2006 141,868 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing 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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F4 STB is a 1991 BMW 850 in White with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F4 STB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F4 STB?

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What year was F4 STB registered?

F4 STB is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is F4 STB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 STB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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