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L800 DCA

1993 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,200 mi
Last recorded47,200 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 DCA
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 47,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 47,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 47,167 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,134 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,075 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 46,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,926 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,773 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 43,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,974 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,916 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,045 miles

Exhaust heat shields deteriorated (front sections)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,463 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,620 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,717 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,194 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 20,661 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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L800 DCA is a 1993 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L800 DCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L800 DCA?

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What year was L800 DCA registered?

L800 DCA is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L800 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L800 DCA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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