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H319 EJR

1991 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,500 mi
Last recorded150,500 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH319 EJR
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 150,500 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 150,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 150,280 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 149,534 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 149,512 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 148,601 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 148,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 147,041 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2016 147,010 miles

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

All tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 19 May 2015 146,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 146,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 146,282 miles

Oil leak

Wiper blades deteriorating

Wiper linkage has slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2013 146,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wiper blades deteriorating

Wiper linkage has slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2012 146,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 145,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 141,826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 141,372 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 141,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear flexi fuel pipes heavily perrished

Pass 22 Aug 2005 140,194 miles

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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H319 EJR is a 1991 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H319 EJR, 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 H319 EJR registered?

H319 EJR is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 25 January 1991.

Is H319 EJR safe to buy?

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