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L14 EPK

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,249 mi
Last recorded51,249 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 EPK
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 51,249 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 51,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,619 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 51,432 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,910 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Powersteering pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 50,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Powersteering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,690 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,404 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 49,849 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,415 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,887 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,166 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 41,553 miles

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

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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L14 EPK is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L14 EPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L14 EPK registered?

L14 EPK is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 15 September 1993.

Is L14 EPK safe to buy?

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