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A12 LHV

1993 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,306 mi
Last recorded177,306 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LHV
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 177,306 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 176,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 175,522 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 175,143 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 174,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 169,118 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm NSF/OSF (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 164,526 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 163,722 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 160,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 155,995 miles

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

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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A12 LHV is a 1993 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A12 LHV, 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 A12 LHV registered?

A12 LHV is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 11 January 1993.

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