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K132 TLD

1993 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,488 mi
Last recorded141,488 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK132 TLD
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 141,488 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2023 139,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Fuel lines and active suspension lines all painted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Washer weak

Rear End of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2023 139,659 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Twisted and stretched on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp seized (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp seized (4.1.2 (a))

Active suspension and Fuel pipes all painted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All painted centre brake pipes also corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Headlamp levelling devise removed

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear End of vehicle corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dust covers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper shocks Both bushes perished

Fail 9 Feb 2023 139,651 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idle Bush worn movement detected by hand (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Active Suspension pipes all corroded / heavily painted

Front and rear subframes corroded

Fuel lines heavily painted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush Dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear end of vehicle corroded

Sill covers fitted and time of test

power steering reservoir bottle area wet

Pass 26 Nov 2015

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 139,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension adjustment pipes corroded.

exhaust deteriorated.

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 139,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhauste system deteriorated

fuel pipe near side rear and off side rear heavly corroded.

near side front tyre deteriorated

off side front trye deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 135,719 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 135,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 131,478 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 131,055 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension pipework corroided offside rear

Pass 11 May 2009 130,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 130,382 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 130,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 127,798 miles

advise front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face on outer diameter

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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K132 TLD is a 1993 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K132 TLD, 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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K132 TLD is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 25 March 1993.

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