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L224 UMR

1993 BMW 850

Beige Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,064 mi
Last recorded148,064 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL224 UMR
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2010 148,064 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 147,774 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 146,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 141,310 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from engine bay area

plastic sill covers fitted to both outer sills

slight play in steering

unable to see full condition of rear brake pads

Pass 5 Jul 2006 136,093 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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L224 UMR is a 1993 BMW 850 in Beige with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L224 UMR, 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 L224 UMR registered?

L224 UMR is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L224 UMR safe to buy?

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