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L235 MEP

1993 BMW 850

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,878 mi
Last recorded67,878 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 MEP
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 67,878 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 67,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

both front tyres have slight cracking / perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2008

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008

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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L235 MEP is a 1993 BMW 850 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L235 MEP, 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

How do I check the history of L235 MEP?

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What year was L235 MEP registered?

L235 MEP is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L235 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L235 MEP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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