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L74 HOP

1993 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,813 mi
Last recorded142,813 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 HOP
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 142,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 142,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front corroded & holed outside prescribed area.

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 141,353 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

near side rear tyre perrishing

offside rear floor pan damaged

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 141,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

near side rear trye perrishing

offside rear floor pan damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2012 140,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 139,818 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 139,818 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 136,942 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 131,780 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 125,886 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 122,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 122,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L74 HOP is a 1993 BMW 850 in Silver with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L74 HOP, 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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L74 HOP is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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