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L272 KHJ

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,741 mi
Last recorded116,741 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 KHJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 116,741 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 116,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 115,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 113,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 93,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 113,136 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 112,348 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 112,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Diff seal leaking

Pass 8 May 2009 110,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 109,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2008 109,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre at 2mm.

Pass 2 May 2007 108,531 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 106,609 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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L272 KHJ is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L272 KHJ, 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 L272 KHJ registered?

L272 KHJ is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L272 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L272 KHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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