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L850 CFR

1993 BMW 850

White Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,382 mi
Last recorded112,382 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 CFR
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 112,382 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 110,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 110,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 108,889 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,824 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 106,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 193,187 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 192,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 190,490 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 190,036 miles

Nearside sill corroded at jacking point

Pass 5 Dec 2016 189,174 miles

Nearside Sill corrosion at jacking point

Fail 5 Dec 2016 189,174 miles

Nearside Sill corrosion at jacking point

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 189,120 miles

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)

Nearside Front Upper Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle shock strut (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower cross member corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

headlamp cleaning inop

sill covers fitted not able to inspect

Fail 7 May 2015 189,104 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

O/S & N/S Side sills fitted - Unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 17 Apr 2013

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010
Pass 24 Sep 2008 89,011 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all wheel rims damaged slightly

due to oil leak unable to under body components properley

exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings corroded

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear fuel pipes excessiveley corroded

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 22 Sep 2008

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all wheel rims damaged slightly

due to oil leak unable to under body components properley

exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings corroded

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear fuel pipes excessiveley corroded

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

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 CFR is a 1993 BMW 850 in White with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L850 CFR, 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 L850 CFR registered?

L850 CFR is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L850 CFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 CFR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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