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L8 WAV

1993 BMW 850

Black Petrol 5646cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,515 mi
Last recorded67,515 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 WAV
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,646cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,515 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,324 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,301 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 67,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,720 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,626 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,429 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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L8 WAV is a 1993 BMW 850 in Black with a 5,646cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L8 WAV, 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 L8 WAV?

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What year was L8 WAV registered?

L8 WAV is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L8 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 WAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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