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L707 WOT

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,089 mi
Last recorded142,089 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 WOT
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 142,089 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 138,857 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 138,857 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 133,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 133,464 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 126,437 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 118,117 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 117,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,533 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,276 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 117,266 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 116,863 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 114,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 112,009 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 112,009 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 109,124 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 108,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 104,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 104,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 102,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 102,725 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 99,499 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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L707 WOT is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 L707 WOT, 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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L707 WOT is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L707 WOT safe to buy?

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