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L676 FGM

1993 BMW 850

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,854 mi
Last recorded171,854 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL676 FGM
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 171,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 167,061 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 167,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 167,037 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 167,037 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 164,301 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 159,864 miles

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

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

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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L676 FGM is a 1993 BMW 850 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L676 FGM, 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 L676 FGM registered?

L676 FGM is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L676 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L676 FGM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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