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H915 BYF

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,677 mi
Last recorded110,677 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH915 BYF
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 110,677 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 110,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 107,246 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 98,949 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 98,949 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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H915 BYF is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H915 BYF, 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 H915 BYF registered?

H915 BYF is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H915 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H915 BYF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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