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BMW 850

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 4,988 cc

170 NHOMOT history

170 NHO is a green petrol BMW 850 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
164,098 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
170 NHO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
850
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

170 NHO was last recorded at 164,098 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,088 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,098 miles
  • 2024 – 163,838 miles
  • 2023 – 160,835 miles
  • 2022 – 160,006 miles
  • 2021 – 158,080 miles
  • 2020 – 152,657 miles
  • 2019 – 148,671 miles
  • 2017 – 147,830 miles
  • 2011 – 147,798 miles
  • 2010 – 145,983 miles
  • 2009 – 145,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,098 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,098 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    164,098 miles
    Test number
    296095592463
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail164,088 miles (+250)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,088 miles
    Test number
    229823610294
    • MajorSuspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,838 miles (+3,003)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,838 miles
    Test number
    448747752394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance could be better than 16%
    • AdvisorySlight perishing of Fuel cap seal, still sealing.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Pass160,835 miles (+829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,835 miles
    Test number
    623625546603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass160,006 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,006 miles
    Test number
    288653146445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass158,080 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,080 miles
    Test number
    431049028515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail158,079 miles (+121)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,079 miles
    Test number
    502113939940
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail157,958 miles (+5,301)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,958 miles
    Test number
    751736097968
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play multiple (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded multiple
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,657 miles
    Test number
    546839469679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,657 miles (+3,986)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,657 miles
    Test number
    228136575746
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass148,671 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,671 miles
    Test number
    484441849053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,830 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,830 miles
    Test number
    485060887132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,798 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    147,798 miles
    Test number
    446146521472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,983 miles (+48)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    145,983 miles
    Test number
    481919540364
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass145,935 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    145,935 miles
    Test number
    460886759157
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCorrosion on underbody components
    • NoteFront lower crossmember corroded,not structual

  16. Fail145,934 miles9 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,934 miles
    Test number
    423383359152
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCorrosion on underbody components
    • NoteFront lower crossmember corroded,not structual

Questions about 170 NHO

What vehicle is registration 170 NHO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 170 NHO on a green petrol BMW 850 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 170 NHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 170 NHO is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 170 NHO?
The MOT on 170 NHO is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 170 NHO done?
170 NHO was recorded at 164,098 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,078 miles a year.
Has 170 NHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 170 NHO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 170 NHO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 170 NHO find?
170 NHO passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front and rear suspension components corroded.; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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