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L80 LLL

1993 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,812 mi
Last recorded32,812 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 LLL
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 32,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 32,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 32,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 32,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,395 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 31,926 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,093 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,207 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,820 miles

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

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

splits in tyre sidewalls ( all)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,848 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both o/s tyres have a cut all around the side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,176 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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L80 LLL is a 1993 BMW 850 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L80 LLL, 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

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What year was L80 LLL registered?

L80 LLL is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L80 LLL safe to buy?

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