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K115 WDD

1993 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,282 mi
Last recorded32,282 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK115 WDD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 32,282 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 32,273 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect bulb pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

side stand dont lock into position

Pass 16 May 2023 89,391 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 89,391 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 89,303 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 89,101 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,662 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel clips not fitted on any of the fuel hoses, but hoses are solidly connected.

Fail 5 Jul 2019 88,662 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel clips not fitted on any of the fuel hoses, but hoses are solidly connected.

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,645 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,309 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 85,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,017 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,515 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,116 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 76,115 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 75,216 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 73,654 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Jul 2010 72,387 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,715 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 69,705 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,390 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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K115 WDD is a 1993 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1993 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 46,426 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K115 WDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 33 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K115 WDD registered?

K115 WDD is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K115 WDD safe to buy?

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