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L554 PRF

1993 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,717 mi
Last recorded127,717 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 PRF
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 127,717 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 127,705 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front ABS wire insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2013 127,679 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 127,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 125,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 126,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 126,431 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 125,761 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 125,078 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 123,349 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 121,641 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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L554 PRF is a 1993 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L554 PRF, 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 L554 PRF registered?

L554 PRF is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L554 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L554 PRF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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