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L850 AKO

1994 BMW 850

Blue Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,754 mi
Last recorded58,754 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 AKO
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 58,754 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 58,702 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,991 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 57,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,615 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,566 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 57,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,517 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hose ferruls corroded

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

rear diff pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 57,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

suspension components corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hose ferruls corroded

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

rear diff pipes badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to o/s rear fuel breather pipes

rear brake pads appear low (restricted view)

slight corrosion to inner front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,376 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to tyre well

exhaust corroded

nsf inner wheel arch trim slightly loose

sills covered

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,280 miles

corrosion to o/s rear fuel pipes

slight surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,180 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,028 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 56,974 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

dampness around n/s/f shock absorber

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,230 miles

both front tyre outer side walls age cracking

both rear exhaust boxs in poor condition needs attention

engine oil leak

headlight aims on lower limits

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,007 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,311 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 53,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 51,612 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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L850 AKO is a 1994 BMW 850 in Blue with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1994 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 92,402 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 L850 AKO, 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 32 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L850 AKO registered?

L850 AKO is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L850 AKO safe to buy?

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