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L990 JEE

1994 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,366 mi
Last recorded130,366 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 JEE
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,366 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 130,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 127,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 117,634 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 104,635 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 100,422 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 100,422 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 100,356 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 98,949 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 98,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L990 JEE is a 1994 BMW 850 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 L990 JEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L990 JEE registered?

L990 JEE is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L990 JEE safe to buy?

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