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850 LHO

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,720 mi
Last recorded156,720 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 LHO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 156,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 156,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 156,614 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 156,587 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 156,554 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 156,538 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 155,833 miles

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

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

slightplay in the steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2013 155,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slightplay in the steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2012 152,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 145,992 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 141,515 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 138,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 134,454 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2006 130,541 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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850 LHO is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1993 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 106,019 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 850 LHO, 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 33 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 850 LHO registered?

850 LHO is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 10 June 1993.

Is 850 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 LHO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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