1993 BMW 850 5.0L Petrol · L543 MUX
1993 BMW 850 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 17/08/1993. Recorded mileage 174,467 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 850
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/12/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 4988cc
L543 MUX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2021
- 174,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L543 MUX Mileage History
- 11/04/2006153,257 mi
- 12/04/2007157,738 mi+4,481 mi
- 02/04/2008162,686 mi+4,948 mi
- 04/04/2008162,686 mi
- 03/04/2009167,213 mi+4,527 mi
- 15/04/2009167,213 mi
- 11/04/2010171,655 mi+4,442 mi
- 02/09/2011172,742 mi+1,087 mi
- 18/10/2012173,223 mi+481 mi
- 11/05/2016174,322 mi+1,099 mi
- 30/12/2021174,467 mi+145 mi
Average of roughly 1,349 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
L543 MUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 850 (L543 MUX) between April 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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