MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,880 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/S/F inner sil corroded
O/S/F brake pipe corroded
various parts and places have surface corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
N/S/F inner sil corroded
O/S/F brake pipe corroded
various parts and places have surface corrosion
Body has slight corrosion all over underbody (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front and rear fuel lines corroded but not leaking
Nearside Rear and offside rear slight transmission noise from wheel rotation
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play center steering rack unit (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres out of shape
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake pipes/ferrels corroded
majority of items have surface rust
How Reliable is the BMW 850?
Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 753 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H183 ECW is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H183 ECW, 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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H183 ECW is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 12 April 1991.
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