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H381 ARC

1991 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

193,155 mi
Last recorded193,155 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH381 ARC
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 193,155 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 192,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 192,671 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 192,661 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 192,655 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 192,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 192,612 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 192,558 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 191,984 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 190,920 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 188,979 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 183,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 172,385 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 162,690 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 157,093 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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H381 ARC is a 1991 BMW 850 in Black 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 H381 ARC, 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 H381 ARC registered?

H381 ARC is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 5 February 1991.

Is H381 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H381 ARC 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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