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L314 GBL

1993 BMW 850

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,016 mi
Last recorded138,016 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL314 GBL
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 138,016 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 137,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread.puncture repaired on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracked in sidewall of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 137,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 137,421 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 134,788 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 23 Jul 2013 132,763 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 123,420 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 123,420 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 123,423 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 123,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 116,850 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 112,075 miles

fuiel pipes crodded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 112,027 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 110,744 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 109,276 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 106,770 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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L314 GBL is a 1993 BMW 850 in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L314 GBL, 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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L314 GBL is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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