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L893 WOT

1993 BMW 850

Red Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,581 mi
Last recorded116,581 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 WOT
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 116,581 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 115,584 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 114,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 113,923 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 113,923 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both lamps flashing on and off all of the time (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 113,577 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 113,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 113,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 112,694 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 112,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 112,127 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 112,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 111,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 109,907 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 106,834 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 106,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

diff oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing to outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 104,051 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 100,416 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 100,409 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion starting on n/s/rear metal brake pipe.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 99,426 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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L893 WOT is a 1993 BMW 850 in Red with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L893 WOT, 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 L893 WOT registered?

L893 WOT is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is L893 WOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L893 WOT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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