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H905 UWU

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH905 UWU
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 121,020 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 121,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 119,091 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 119,098 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 115,964 miles

nearside front windscreen washer jet no working

Pass 23 Jan 2008 113,692 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 113,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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H905 UWU is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H905 UWU, 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 H905 UWU registered?

H905 UWU is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 12 March 1991.

Is H905 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H905 UWU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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