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H16 RWG

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,326 mi
Last recorded59,326 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 RWG
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 59,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,818 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,655 miles

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,364 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,265 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,741 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,576 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,258 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 56,981 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,964 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 54,944 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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H16 RWG is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H16 RWG, 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

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What year was H16 RWG registered?

H16 RWG is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H16 RWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 RWG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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