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L415 LRX

1993 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,601 mi
Last recorded123,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL415 LRX
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 123,601 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 17 Dec 2018 123,296 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2012 117,791 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 114,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2010 114,260 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 108,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 99,574 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

arcing from right hand front of engine

Pass 19 Nov 2005 97,973 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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L415 LRX is a 1993 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L415 LRX, 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 L415 LRX registered?

L415 LRX is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L415 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L415 LRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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