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H257 VSH

1991 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,054 mi
Last recorded92,054 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 VSH
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,054 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,053 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 89,224 miles

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 May 2009 89,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear subframe mount corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,173 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 86,726 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 86,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 80,064 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 80,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H257 VSH is a 1991 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H257 VSH, 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 H257 VSH registered?

H257 VSH is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 5 February 1991.

Is H257 VSH safe to buy?

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