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L584 APJ

1994 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 5575cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,416 mi
Last recorded111,416 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL584 APJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,575cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 111,416 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 111,042 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 109,766 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2023 109,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 109,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 108,535 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,451 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,536 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint hub end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,354 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,316 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 98,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hydraulic fluid leak poss gearbox oil

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,494 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 93,876 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,436 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,990 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 87,390 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,020 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 79,413 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 79,401 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 75,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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L584 APJ is a 1994 BMW 850 in Silver with a 5,575cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1994 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 92,402 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 L584 APJ, 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 32 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L584 APJ registered?

L584 APJ is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L584 APJ safe to buy?

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