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L949 WGJ

1993 BMW 850

Yellow Petrol 5576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,587 mi
Last recorded59,587 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 850106,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 WGJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,576cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 59,587 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,373 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 59,125 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,455 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,727 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,912 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 56,905 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 55,832 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,540 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,543 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 51,003 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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L949 WGJ is a 1993 BMW 850 in Yellow with a 5,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L949 WGJ, 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 L949 WGJ registered?

L949 WGJ is a 1993 BMW 850, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L949 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L949 WGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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